Water Conservation https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us IAPMO WE•Stand Monograph Now Available IAPMO has made the 2026 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) technical committee meeting monograph available for download.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23279 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23279-iapmo-westand-monograph-now-available IAPMO WE•Stand Monograph Now Available.webp Communities Across U.S. Mark March4Water and World Plumbing Day With Proclamations, Advocacy Events and Public Outreach Communities nationwide joined IAPMO to mark March4Water and World Plumbing Day, highlighting the critical role of plumbing in public health and water resilience.


]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23234 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:53:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23234-communities-across-us-mark-march4water-and-world-plumbing-day-with-proclamations-advocacy-events-and-public-outreach Communities Across U.S. Mark March4Water and World Plumbing Day With Proclamations, Advocacy Events and Public Outreach.webp Softeners and Corrosion: What PHC Professionals Need to Know Debunk the long-standing industry myth that water softeners cause pipe damage by exploring the science-backed reality of how cation exchange actually impacts plumbing longevity and corrosion.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23177 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23177-softeners-and-corrosion-what-phc-professionals-need-to-know TW0426_rusty water pipe.jpg Data Centers Are Expanding Fast, So Are Their Water Demands With $64 billion in projects already stalled by public concern and local resource strain, water stewardship has moved from a sustainability checkbox to a critical business requirement. Explore the emerging technologies and new G12 guidelines shaping the future of AI infrastructure.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23140 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23140-data-centers-are-expanding-fast-so-are-their-water-demands iStock-2227509596.jpg ICC-ES Named Water Ambassador for Intelligent Use of Water at MCE 2026 ICC-ES evaluations and certifications help advance smart, water-efficient products and systems for the built environment.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23081 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:43:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23081-icc-es-named-water-ambassador-for-intelligent-use-of-water-at-mce-2026 ICC-ES Named Water Ambassador for Intelligent Use of Water at MCE 2026.webp IAPMO Launches March4Water 2026: Water Solutions for Growing Communities March4Water connects state and local policymakers with evidence-based solutions to create a safer, healthier, and more affordable built environment.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23056 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:30:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23056-iapmo-launches-march4water-2026-water-solutions-for-growing-communities IAPMO Launches March4Water 2026-Water Solutions for Growing Communities.jpg Protecting Proven Water-Efficiency Progress, Public Health and More The plumbing manufacturing industry faces considerable challenges. What’s at stake? Decades of proven water-efficiency standards that work.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23044 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23044-protecting-proven-water-efficiency-progress-public-health-and-more TW0326_U.S. Capitol Building.jpg Transforming Lives Through Plumbing: IWSH Announces Community Plumbing Challenge at Los Angeles Mission IWSH will host a summer Community Plumbing Challenge to upgrade plumbing at Los Angeles Mission in downtown Los Angeles.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22968 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:27:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22968-transforming-lives-through-plumbing-iwsh-announces-community-plumbing-challenge-at-los-angeles-mission Transforming Lives Through Plumbing- IWSH Announces Community Plumbing Challenge at Los Angeles Mission.jpg Mustaches, Mai Tais & an Industry Mission Each year, the Clean Water Bash brings the plumbing industry together for a night of fun with a greater purpose — raising funds to support global access to clean water.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22840 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22840-mustaches-mai-tais-and-an-industry-mission Picture 6.jpg Rotary’s Global Impact: Plumbing Solutions for Health and Sustainability, Part 2 From building schools to empowering women and improving health care, Rotary International’s Ghana mission highlights sustainable education, economic development, and life-changing support for children and families.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22618 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22618-rotarys-global-impact-plumbing-solutions-for-health-and-sustainability-part-2 PE0126_codecolumn_Oct 16, dat 15, part 2.jpg Rotary’s Global Impact: Plumbing Solutions for Health and Sustainability, Part 1

Discover how Rotary volunteers are transforming remote Ghanaian communities through clean water, sanitation, and life-saving health initiatives — one well, one village, and one mission at a time.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22503 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22503-rotarys-global-impact-plumbing-solutions-for-health-and-sustainability-part-1 PE1225_codecolumn_Oct 16, Day 15, part 4.jpg Pacific Institute Report Recommends IAPMO Water Demand Calculator as Key Strategy for National Water Efficiency The full report is available online, and the Pacific Institute will host a webinar to discuss its findings on Dec. 4.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22465 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:30:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22465-pacific-institute-report-recommends-iapmo-water-demand-calculator-as-key-strategy-for-national-water-efficiency Pacific Institute Report Recommends IAPMO Water Demand Calculator as Key Strategy for National Water Efficiency.webp The People Behind Our Water: Why Investing in the Next Generation Matters Ferguson and AWWA’s Water Equation invest in the next generation of water professionals to strengthen America’s most vital infrastructure.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22319 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:58:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22319-the-people-behind-our-water-why-investing-in-the-next-generation-matters The People Behind Our Water-Why Investing in the Next Generation Matters.jpg Driving the Future of Green Building

As green building gains momentum in the PHCP industry, leading manufacturers share how emerging technologies, smarter systems, and sustainable product innovation are reshaping water, energy, and material efficiency — and the path forward.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22210 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22210-driving-the-future-of-green-building iStock-2129400360.jpg sustainable green building environmentally friendly building Future green business idea Environmental sustainability goals White building shape amidst pure nature Report on Proposals Toward Development of 2027 WE•Stand Now Available for Online Download IAPMO has posted online the 2025 Report on Proposals for the 2027 edition of this prospective American National Standard-designated model code.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22189 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:40:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22189-report-on-proposals-toward-development-of-2027-westand-now-available-for-online-download Report on Proposals Toward Development of 2027 WE•Stand Now Available for Online Download.jpg Minnesota Leaders Unite to Restore Water Ecosystems and Build Resilient Communities In honor of World Water Week, Great River Greening is proud to announce a bold, multi-year effort, supported by Uponor and the Minnesota Twins, to protect Minnesota’s most vital resource: water. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22095 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:32:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22095-minnesota-leaders-unite-to-restore-water-ecosystems-and-build-resilient-communities Minnesota Leaders Unite to Restore Water Ecosystems and Build Resilient Communities.jpg IAPMO, ASPE, ASSE, ARCSA Renew MoU to Strengthen Industry Collaboration The expanded MoU brings together IAPMO, ASPE, ASSE and ARCSA to strengthen collaboration on plumbing standards, training and water conservation.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22088 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:31:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22088-iapmo-aspe-asse-arcsa-renew-mou-to-strengthen-industry-collaboration IAPMO, ASPE, ASSE, ARCSA Renew MoU to Strengthen Industry Collaboration.jpg Franklin Electric Appoints Daniela Williams as Chief Human Resources Officer In her new role, Williams will be setting the strategic direction for talent acquisition and management at Franklin Electric, overseeing all aspects of employee relations, compensation, benefits, development and compliance.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21992 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:23:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21992-franklin-electric-appoints-daniela-williams-as-chief-human-resources-officer Franklin Electric Appoints Daniela Williams as Chief Human Resources Officer .jpg Jennifer Wolfenbarger Joins Franklin Electric as Chief Financial Officer As a core member of the executive leadership team, Wolfenbarger will help shape the company’s financial future by enabling growth and overseeing fiscal accountability for the entire organization.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21933 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:43:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21933-jennifer-wolfenbarger-joins-franklin-electric-as-chief-financial-officer Jennifer Wolfenbarger Joins Franklin Electric as Chief Financial Officer.jpg IAPMO Advances Development of 2027 WE•Stand During Technical Committee Meetings During the June 19-20 meetings held at IAPMO’s World Headquarters West in Ontario, California, the WE•Stand Technical Committee acted on 119 public proposals. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21765 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:09:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21765-iapmo-advances-development-of-2027-westand-during-technical-committee-meetings IAPMO Advances Development of 2027 WE•Stand During Technical Committee Meetings.jpg AWWA Releases 2025 State of Water Industry Report Capital funding emerges as the top challenge in AWWA’s State of the Water Industry Report.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21647 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:05:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21647-awwa-announces-release-of-2025-state-of-water-industry-sotwi-report AWWA Announces Release of 2025 State of Water Industry Report.jpg Prioritizing Water Conservation in Home Design As water scarcity becomes a global crisis, the kitchen and bath industry is stepping up—with the NKBA leading efforts to drive sustainable innovation, promote water-efficient products, and empower wholesalers to be agents of meaningful change across the supply chain.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21599 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21599-prioritizing-water-conservation-in-home-design TW0625_NKBA1.jpg Green Plumbing Trends in Action: Making the Case for Rainwater Reuse Systems From stadiums to civic offices, cutting-edge rainwater reuse systems are transforming green plumbing from theory to reality—saving water, slashing costs, and reshaping the industry’s role in sustainability.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21563 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21563-green-plumbing-trends-in-action-making-the-case-for-rainwater-reuse-systems 017-Harris-Company-industrial-commercial-contractor-St.-Paul-www.justincoxphotography.com-April-09,-2025.jpg Modern Fixtures, Antiquated Drains and Water Efficiency Are sanitary drains in modern buildings dramatically oversized? Discover how outdated plumbing design methods clash with today’s low-flow fixtures—and what global standards can teach us about smarter, more efficient drainage systems.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21559 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21559-modern-fixtures-antiquated-drains-and-water-efficiency PE0625_Drain Pipe 0.jpg Rainwater and Stormwater Harvesting: Plumbing’s Next Frontier Discover how plumbers can lead the water revolution by turning stormwater into a sustainable resource for homes, towns, and entire cities.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21557 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21557-rainwater-and-stormwater-harvesting-plumbings-next-frontier green.jpg IAPMO WE•Stand Technical Committee Meeting Monograph Now Available IAPMO has made the 2025 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) Technical Committee Meeting monograph available for download.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21520 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:11:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21520-iapmo-westand-technical-committee-meeting-monograph-now-available APMO WE•Stand Technical Committee Meeting Monograph Now Available.jpg One Drop at a Time Water is one of the world’s most precious resources, and the PHCP industry plays a critical role in guarding it.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21232 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21232-one-drop-at-a-time iStock-2017196787.jpg Ethisphere Names A. O. Smith Corporation One of 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies for Second Time The company is recognized for its commitment to robust ethics, compliance and governance programs.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21126 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21126-ethisphere-names-a-o-smith-corporation-one-of-2025-worlds-most-ethical-companies-for-second-time Ethisphere Names A. O. Smith Corporation One of 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies for Second Time.jpg Franklin Electric Announces Execution of Definitive Agreement for the Acquisition of Barnes de Colombia This acquisition aligns with Franklin Electric's long-term growth and diversification goals, providing significant opportunities for expansion in Latin America.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/21098 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:47:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/21098-franklin-electric-announces-execution-of-definitive-agreement-for-the-acquisition-of-barnes-de-colombia Franklin Electric Announces Execution of Definitive Agreement for the Acquisition of Barnes de Colombia.jpg ANAB and The Water Council Partner to Offer Comprehensive Water Stewardship Training This partnership leverages the expertise of both organizations to provide accessible and impactful training on responsible water management practices.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/20984 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:25:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/20984-anab-and-the-water-council-partner-to-offer-comprehensive-water-stewardship-training ANAB and The Water Council Partner to Offer Comprehensive Water Stewardship Training.jpg