The Code Council's 2019 campaign theme is “Leaving no one behind,” a goal that the association advances through its commitment to developing modern codes and standards that make water systems more efficient and sustainable.

The new standard sets guidelines for the safe implementation of rainwater harvesting components and systems in the United States and Canada.

The foundation has announced a new assignment with the Nepal Village Health Improvement Program, as well as the next installment of the Community Plumbing Challenge, Navajo Nation program.

The support is part of a larger effort of LIXIL Americas to steer the conversation towards the importance of plumbers, and how their contributions ensure that communities have safe drinking water, a clean shower and proper sanitation.

Kildee has been recognized for his support of water-related legislation, particularly his work in forming a bipartisan congressional PFAS task force.

The monograph will be reviewed by the technical committee at its WE•Stand Technical Committee meeting April 9-10 in Ontario, California.

The competition will award monetary scholarships to three students and/or trade apprentices with an interest in how the plumbing and mechanical industry can create and promote positive change.

Performance requirements in ASSE 1055 include compliance testing for stability; endurance; backpressure and backsiphonage; deterioration at temperature and pressure extremes; and detailed requirements for markings; and installation, operation, and maintenance instructions.

Many factors contribute to the design and specification of a piping system, from size to pressure to layout. It’s just as critical to think about what’s inside the pipes—the quality of the water and the disinfection treatments that will be used on that water over the life of the system.