To reflect changes in the plumbing marketplace and encourage more water savings in homes and businesses, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to revise its criteria for faucets and faucet accessories to earn the WaterSense label.

The alternative approach will be available for statewide use on a voluntary basis starting July 1, 2024.

Building on the momentum started last year, The IAPMO Group again celebrates March4Water, a month-long observance of the myriad ways communities derive better health and resilience through plumbing.

Understanding and implementing water conservation strategies —such as low-flow fixtures, hot water system design and leak detection, and greywater and rainwater systems — contributes to energy efficiency and the well-being of ecosystems, in addition to water savings.

The Best Places award recognizes companies that foster a workplace culture that instills pride in their employees.

Falcon Water Technologies and LSP Products have joined Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) as manufacturing members.

Seattle-King County, in conjunction with local ASPE and IAPMO chapters, will offer an in-person training on using IAPMO’s Uniform Plumbing Code  Appendix M — the Water Demand Calculator — on Feb. 17 for inspectors, installers and design professionals.

PMI applauds the House of Representatives, which voted 357 to 70 on Jan. 31 to approve H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.

The announcement makes Sloan the only commercial restroom manufacturer in the program.

Early-bird registration is now open for the eighth Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS), taking place May 14-15 in Scottsdale, Arizona.