The partnership will help address critical water and sanitation inequities in the United States.

The memorandum of understanding will provide a framework for collaboration between the two parties.

The ANSI/CAN/IAPMO Z1349 takes steps to avoid the waste of water.

The foundation is inviting schoolchildren across the world to participate in its poster contest — this year, to share the message that "Plumbing is Essential."

A 26-year veteran of the trades, Rogers joined IAPMO in 2015 as the manager responsible for IAPMO’s interests in the Midwestern states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

The project is inspired by a recent student leadership initiative at nearby Hardin-Jefferson High School that sought to identify local water-quality issues and potential community actions that could address them.

The UA represents an estimated 340,000 plumbers, pipefitters, sprinkler fitters, service technicians and welders in local unions across North America.

The deadline to submit comments is Feb. 22.

IAPMO commissioned Stantec Architecture Inc. to calculate the material and labor cost savings potential of applying its Water Demand Calculator as compared to the sizing methods contained in baseline plumbing codes.