https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us On July 1, 1976, President Gerald Ford dedicated the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum as “a perfect birthday present from the American people to themselves.” More than 1 million visitors passed through its doors in the first six weeks. On July 1, 1976, President Gerald Ford dedicated the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum as “a perfect birthday present from the American people to themselves.” More than 1 million visitors passed through its doors in the first six weeks.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23685 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23685-from-bicentennial-to-semiquincentennial-plumbing-the-modernization-of-the-national-air-and-space-museum PE0726_Air and Space Museum main image_rev.jpg The Primer provides both technical background and practical guidance to support early, informed involvement by local water providers. The Primer provides both technical background and practical guidance to support early, informed involvement by local water providers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23671 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:05:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23671-awe-releases-data-center-primer-for-water-service-providers AWE Releases Data Center Primer for Water Service Providers.jpg The World Health Organization has released its updated guidelines for drinking-water quality, providing the latest global guidance to support countries in protecting public health through safe drinking-water. The World Health Organization has released its updated guidelines for drinking-water quality, providing the latest global guidance to support countries in protecting public health through safe drinking-water.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23667 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:19:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23667-who-unveils-third-addendum-to-guidelines-for-drinking-water-quality World Health Organization Unveils Third Addendum to Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality.jpg Wheeler will remain a member of the company’s board of directors. Wheeler will remain a member of the company’s board of directors.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23644 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23644-kevin-wheeler-to-retire-as-executive-chairman-of-ao-smith-president-and-ceo-stephen-shafer-named-chairman Kevin Wheeler to Retire as Executive Chairman of A.O. Smith; President and CEO Stephen Shafer Named Chairman.webp The report highlights the company’s dedication to environmental, social and governance practices and continued commitment to creating high-performance solutions that promote sustainability and efficiency. The report highlights the company’s dedication to environmental, social and governance practices and continued commitment to creating high-performance solutions that promote sustainability and efficiency.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23614 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23614-watts-releases-2025-sustainability-report Watts Releases 2025 Sustainability Report.jpg During the 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City this fall, industry experts will present dynamic technical education sessions designed to increase the skills and career opportunities of attendees. During the 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City this fall, industry experts will present dynamic technical education sessions designed to increase the skills and career opportunities of attendees.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23600 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23600-aspe-announces-2026-convention-and-expo-technical-education-program ASPE Announces 2026 Convention & Expo Technical Education Program.jpg Designing a safe domestic hot water system requires balancing the need for high distribution temperatures to prevent Legionella growth with code-compliant temperature controls to eliminate the risk of scalding at the fixture. Designing a safe domestic hot water system requires balancing the need for high distribution temperatures to prevent Legionella growth with code-compliant temperature controls to eliminate the risk of scalding at the fixture.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23485 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23485-dhw-temperature-control-designing-for-scald-protection-and-legionella-risk PE0626_hot water distribution piping.jpg HF scientific has announced the launch of the MCX Pocket Photometer. HF scientific has announced the launch of the MCX Pocket Photometer. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23477 Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23477-hf-scientific-mcx-pocket-photometer HF scientific MCX Pocket Photometer.jpg Watts Water Technologies has been named to TIME’s inaugural World’s Most Impactful Companies 2026 list for its commitment to sustainability, water conservation, and global impact. Watts Water Technologies has been named to TIME’s inaugural World’s Most Impactful Companies 2026 list for its commitment to sustainability, water conservation, and global impact.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23444 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:23:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23444-watts-named-to-time-worlds-most-impactful-companies-2026-list Watts Named to TIME World’s Most Impactful Companies 2026 List.jpg Learn how to balance water conservation with infection control by implementing intelligent plumbing design and management strategies in healthcare environments. Learn how to balance water conservation with infection control by implementing intelligent plumbing design and management strategies in healthcare environments.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23306 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23306-engineering-water-safety-the-new-intersection-of-sustainability-and-infection-prevention PE0526_CFCWide Reach Faucet hand washing #2.jpg Learn how plumbing engineers must balance the conflicting risks of Legionella control and scald prevention by applying ASSE standards to meet the modern professional standard of care. Learn how plumbing engineers must balance the conflicting risks of Legionella control and scald prevention by applying ASSE standards to meet the modern professional standard of care.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23305 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23305-elevated-hot-water-temperatures-balancing-legionella-control-scald-prevention-and-professional-liability iStock-2214022419.jpg See how San Francisco’s Fifteen-Fifty high-rise achieves a 27% reduction in potable water demand through its pioneering onsite graywater treatment system. See how San Francisco’s Fifteen-Fifty high-rise achieves a 27% reduction in potable water demand through its pioneering onsite graywater treatment system.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23303 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23303-implementing-onsite-water-reuse-using-the-risk-based-framework-part-2 PE0526_Figure 1 1500 Mission.jpg “Perfecting Water. Protecting Life.” connects science-driven innovation with everyday benefits — from cleaner water and better-tasting drinks to softer skin and appliance protection. “Perfecting Water. Protecting Life.” connects science-driven innovation with everyday benefits — from cleaner water and better-tasting drinks to softer skin and appliance protection.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23377 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:35:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23377-kinetico-launches-new-worldwide-brand-campaign Kinetico Launches New Worldwide Brand Campaign.jpg This marks the fourth consecutive year Watts has earned this distinction. This marks the fourth consecutive year Watts has earned this distinction.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23361 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:13:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23361-watts-named-to-usa-today-americas-climate-leaders-2026-list Watts Named to USA Today America’s Climate Leaders 2026 List.jpg Grundfos joins the Water Resilience Coalition as co-champion for the Colorado River Basin, aiming to drive investment and coordinated action to strengthen water reliability across the American West. Grundfos joins the Water Resilience Coalition as co-champion for the Colorado River Basin, aiming to drive investment and coordinated action to strengthen water reliability across the American West.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23337 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:53:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23337-grundfos-takes-co-champion-role-to-advance-colorado-river-water-resilience Grundfos Takes Co-Champion Role to Advance Colorado River Water Resilience.jpg http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23322 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:05:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23322-epa-launches-water-reuse-action-plan-20 EPA Launches Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0.jpg This portfolio of labor-saving solutions is built to deliver practical, job-ready knowledge to help contractors, engineers, and installers save time from foundation through finish. This portfolio of labor-saving solutions is built to deliver practical, job-ready knowledge to help contractors, engineers, and installers save time from foundation through finish.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23307 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:20:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23307-watts-launches-fast-track-to-labor-savings-elearning-campaign Watts Launches Fast Track to Labor Savings eLearning Campaign.jpg Communities nationwide joined IAPMO to mark March4Water and World Plumbing Day, highlighting the critical role of plumbing in public health and water resilience. 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 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. 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 Duffy will set the strategic vision for the segment, leading all commercial activities and supporting the needs and growth of Franklin Electric’s customers. Duffy will set the strategic vision for the segment, leading all commercial activities and supporting the needs and growth of Franklin Electric’s customers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23168 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23168-franklin-electric-promotes-bryan-duffy-to-lead-industrial-distribution-business-unit Franklin Electric Promotes Bryan Duffy to Lead Industrial Distribution Business Unit.jpg The research aims to validate PFAS surrogates, reducing testing time and costs while strengthening water treatment certification. The research aims to validate PFAS surrogates, reducing testing time and costs while strengthening water treatment certification.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23164 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:35:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23164-wqrf-funds-breakthrough-pfas-surrogate-research-to-streamline-water-treatment-testing WQRF Funds Breakthrough PFAS Surrogate Research to Streamline Water Treatment Testing.webp 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. 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 Vasilios Soupos brings decades of leadership to this key role. Vasilios Soupos brings decades of leadership to this key role.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23139 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23139-wqa-welcomes-new-vice-president-of-product-certification-and-lab-services WQA Welcomes New Vice President of Product Certification and Lab Services.jpg The Plastics Pipe Institute expresses support for continued action to protect safe drinking water and modernize aging water infrastructure. The Plastics Pipe Institute expresses support for continued action to protect safe drinking water and modernize aging water infrastructure.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23087 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:56:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23087-latest-congressional-hearing-shines-light-on-protecting-us-drinking-water Latest Congressional Hearing Shines Light on Protecting U.S. Drinking Water.jpg WQRF and the University of Colorado Boulder join forces in research. WQRF and the University of Colorado Boulder join forces in research.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23069 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23069-study-to-determine-most-effective-pfas-treatments-for-high-risk-households Study to Determine Most Effective PFAS Treatments for High-Risk Households.jpg March4Water connects state and local policymakers with evidence-based solutions to create a safer, healthier, and more affordable built environment. 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 The plumbing manufacturing industry faces considerable challenges. What’s at stake? Decades of proven water-efficiency standards that work. 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 IWSH will host a summer Community Plumbing Challenge to upgrade plumbing at Los Angeles Mission in downtown Los Angeles. 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 With more choices for kitchen and bath products on the market than ever, PMI encourages shoppers to choose certified, water-efficient products that increase home value while reducing water and energy bills. With more choices for kitchen and bath products on the market than ever, PMI encourages shoppers to choose certified, water-efficient products that increase home value while reducing water and energy bills.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22948 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:25:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22948-how-to-save-water-and-increase-home-value-with-water-efficient-kitchen-and-bath-products How to Save Water and Increase Home Value with Water-Efficient Kitchen and Bath Products.jpg The report highlights how targeted plumbing projects helped improve health, safety, and daily life for more than 5,000 individuals across five countries. The report highlights how targeted plumbing projects helped improve health, safety, and daily life for more than 5,000 individuals across five countries.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22752 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:11:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22752-iwsh-releases-2025-impact-report-highlighting-global-plumbing-projects-across-four-continents IWSH Releases 2025 Impact Report Highlighting Global Plumbing Projects Across Four Continents.jpg