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Designing to Combat Legionella

Proper design of domestic water systems and use of standards are key to mitigating Legionella bacteria in facilities.

August 5, 2022

IAPMO Supports White House Initiatives to Improve Global Water Security, Modernize Building Codes

June 2, 2022

The new action plans will assist communities in becoming more resilient to extreme weather events, such as drought, and have broader access to affordable water and sanitation services.

IAPMO and AWWA Seek Public Input on Manual of Recommended Practices for Safe Closure and Reopening of Building Water Systems

June 2, 2022

On July 29, 2020, IAPMO and AWWA entered into a cooperative development agreement to produce a manual of recommended practices to support safe and effective water efficiency and water quality provisions for the built environment.

Bradley Corp. Annual Survey Shows Gender Differences in Handwashing Habits

May 5, 2022

According to the annual Healthy Handwashing Survey, women have reclaimed their leading position in handwashing diligence after being outperformed by men the past two years.

IAPMO Supports U.S. Sen. Baldwin's Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act

May 2, 2022

The Act would provide grants for water testing and treatment technology directly to individuals, nonprofits and local governments in rural communities.

Haws Corp. Michael Haws Traynor Passes Away

May 2, 2022

Mike's grandfather, Luther Haws, was the first person to patent the drinking fountain in 1911 and his company — originally named the Haws Sanitary Drinking Faucet Co. — is a 4th generation family business now known as Haws Corp.

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Premise Plumbing System Design

Internal and external factors are contributing to the increase of Legionnaires’ disease cases. Manage these risks in system design.

May 1, 2022

Both internal and external factors are contributing to the increase of Legionnaires’ disease cases. Manage these risks in system design.

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Accelerated Decarbonization Driving HPWH Tech Development

The DOE is looking at heat pump water heaters in its effort to reduce greenhouse gases and dependence on fossil fuels.

May 1, 2022

The DOE is looking at heat pump water heaters in its effort to reduce greenhouse gases and dependence on fossil fuels.

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Plumbing the Depths of Design

A building’s plumbing design becomes more complex when it includes a pool or aquatic center.

May 1, 2022

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Flushing of Underground Pressurized Fire Protection Looped Supply Piping

Failure to remove debris from piping upstream of the fire pump can damage or destroy the pump impeller and cause delays to the project.

May 1, 2022

During the installation of underground piping, open-ended piping is installed in trenches that invariably collect dirt, rocks and miscellaneous equipment from the installing contractors.