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Legislation to Incentivize Water Conservation Is Introduced

June 1, 2022

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.-09) have introduced the Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Sustainability Act of 2022, bicameral legislation to incentivize water-efficiency upgrades and to establish […]

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Biden Administration Proposes New Energy-Efficiency Standards for Commercial Water Heaters

May 19, 2022

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed new energy-conservation standards for commercial water heating equipment, including gas storage, instantaneous water heaters, and gas hot water supply boilers. The proposed […]

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Senator Baldwin Introduces The Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act

May 2, 2022

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has introduced The Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act, or The Healthy H2O Act, to provide grants for water testing and treatment technology directly to individuals, nonprofits, and […]

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Water Leaders Converge on Capitol Hill to Discuss Infrastructure Funding, PFAS

April 29, 2022

Approximately 140 delegates from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) met with members of U.S. Congress to advocate for smart water policy and legislation during the 2022 “Water Matters! Fly-In.” After […]

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Utah Gov. Cox Signs Bill to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water

March 28, 2022

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), along with its partners at the American Supply Association, NSF international, and the Water Quality Association, applauds the state of Utah […]

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To Celebrate World Water Day, IAPMO Supports Bipartisan Bill to Address Nation’s Plumbing Needs

March 22, 2022

More than 2 billion people worldwide—including more than 2 million Americans—live without access to running water, basic indoor plumbing, or proper sanitation. The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials […]

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U.S. House Passes America COMPETES Act, Including Three PMI-Backed Provisions

February 9, 2022

Three provisions actively supported by Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) have been included in the America COMPETES Act passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, February 4. The bill […]

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IAPMO Supports Passage of the America COMPETES Act

February 7, 2022

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), publisher of the American National Standard Uniform Codes, voices its strong support for H.R. 4521, The America COMPETES Act of 2022, legislation […]

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Industry Associations Respond to the Passage of the Federal Infrastructure Act

November 11, 2021

On November 5, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3684: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which allocates $55 billion to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure funding to […]

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California Governor Signs Legislation to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water

October 11, 2021

On October 8, 2021, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 100 into law, which adopts NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 (2020): Drinking Water System Components as the lead-testing requirement for certified […]

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