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U.S. EPA Launches Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0

April 16, 2026

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP) 2.0 to harness the power of water reuse for American industry, the artificial intelligence (AI) future, […]

U.S. EPA Launches PFAS Out Initiative to Help Address PFAS in Drinking Water

April 14, 2026

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a new initiative called PFAS OUTreach—or PFAS OUT. This new effort proactively works with communities and water systems to reduce exposure to […]

EPA and DOE Release Agreement on ENERGY STAR Oversight and Management

March 9, 2026

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released the following statement from Ben Evans, Federal Legislative Director, after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released a […]

How to Save Water and Increase Home Value with Water-Efficient Kitchen and Bath Products

February 16, 2026

With more choices for kitchen and bath products on the market than ever, Plumbing Manufacturers International’s Rethink Water initiative encourages shoppers to choose certified, water-efficient products that increase home value while reducing […]

U.S. EPA Report Highlights Water Affordability Challenges in the U.S.

December 18, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a report to Congress detailing water affordability across the U.S. among households and utilities. The report—“Water Affordability Needs Assessment”—summarizes decades of research by […]

U.S. EPA Celebrates 50 Years of Safe and Clean Drinking Water

December 16, 2024

On December 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency marked the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), passed in 1974 to set federal standards for drinking-water quality. President […]

EPA and Chicago State University Form Strategic Partnership to Support Careers in STEM

December 9, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Chicago State University (CSU) have partnered to promote careers in environmental science and engineering, also known as STEM, to boost research efforts and reach […]

U.S. EPA Revising Specification for WaterSense-Labeled Faucets

December 4, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense® program is addressing changes in the plumbing marketplace and encouraging more water savings in homes with Version 2.0 of its WaterSense Specification for Private Lavatory […]

U.S. EPA Recognizes IAPMO R&T to Certify POU RO Systems to WaterSense

November 22, 2024

IAPMO R&T, North America’s premier plumbing, water systems, and mechanical product certification agency, is now licensed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to certify point-of-use reverse osmosis (RO) systems […]

WaterSense Finalizes Reverse Osmosis Systems Specification

November 14, 2024

To reduce the amount of water wasted by treatment systems that remove contaminants from water at home, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final Specification for Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis […]

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