Safe drinking water is a precious commodity. Yet there are no universally recognized and accepted international standards for drinking water. Even where standards do exist and are applied, the number, types and permitted concentrations of contaminants covered may vary significantly from one standard to another.

With tankless water heating systems gaining popularity in commercial applications, it’s time to look at the pros and cons of tank vs. tankless to give your clients the best design.

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Cities and states continue to decide what standard — Article 12C, Title 22 and NSF 350 — will work best for its residents. Regardless of the successes that these standards have thus far enjoyed, the goal should still be to create a single, standardized platform through which industry (and the public) can better understand the requirements imposed on them, as well as the potential risks of any onsite wastewater reuse system.

To achieve comfort and efficiency in a hot water distribution system, many plumbing engineers are incorporating hot water recirculation systems into their designs. But to reap the benefits of such a system, balancing valves must be incorporated into design considerations.

The new digital tool specifies a wide range of advanced water solutions for compatibility and accuracy.

The report will compare historic economic data trends to look for leading indicators with TRENDS and shipment reports.

Zurn unveils a new tool that will help make the spec’ing process easier and more efficient for plumbing engineers.

When designing solar hot water systems for areas with hard water, an in-tank heat exchanger may be the best way to provide a long-lasting system for your clients.

The market has different methods of thermal storage for heating and cooling that can provide comfort as well as cost savings.