Water Conservation

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From Bicentennial to Semiquincentennial: Plumbing the Modernization of the National Air and Space Museum

How nearly 20 miles of new piping, 4.4 million gallons of harvested rainwater, and a complete systems overhaul are preparing one of the world’s most visited museums for its next 50 years.

July 1, 2026

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.

Industry Partnership Restores Reliable Water Access for Rural Virginia Family

June 24, 2026

Xylem, Water Well Trust, HometownH20 and local partners join forces to replace a 75 year old well system to end years of water shortages for the Brown family.

AWWA State of the Water Industry Report Underscores Infrastructure, Funding Challenges

May 4, 2026

AWWA has announced the release of its 2026 State of the Water Industry Report, which shows that infrastructure renewal and replacement is the top challenge among water sector professionals.

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Engineering Water Safety: The New Intersection of Sustainability and Infection Prevention

Sustainable plumbing design in healthcare has evolved, emphasizing intelligent water management to conserve water and minimize infection.

May 4, 2026

Learn how to balance water conservation with infection control by implementing intelligent plumbing design and management strategies in healthcare environments.

Grundfos Takes Co-Champion Role to Advance Colorado River Water Resilience

April 24, 2026

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.

IAPMO WE•Stand Monograph Now Available

April 13, 2026

IAPMO has made the 2026 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) technical committee meeting monograph available for download.

Communities Across U.S. Mark March4Water and World Plumbing Day With Proclamations, Advocacy Events and Public Outreach

April 2, 2026

Communities nationwide joined IAPMO to mark March4Water and World Plumbing Day, highlighting the critical role of plumbing in public health and water resilience.

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Softeners and Corrosion: What PHC Professionals Need to Know

While naturally soft water can be corrosive, properly designed cation exchange water softeners do not make water corrosive and do not worsen corrosion in plumbing systems, despite a long-standing industry myth.

April 1, 2026

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.

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Data Centers Are Expanding Fast, So Are Their Water Demands

Elevating water stewardship from a sustainability goal to a strategic priority for long-term operational resiliency.

March 22, 2026

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.