water conservation

Building Safety Month Week 3 Puts Focus on Water Conservation and Efficiency

May 17, 2021

The virtual celebration for Building Safety Month continues with week 3, which highlights water safety. This week the Code Council, its members, and partners will explore how building, plumbing, and green […]

IAPMO Seeks Volunteers to Serve on 2023 WE•Stand Technical Committee

May 5, 2021

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is seeking volunteers to participate on the technical committee working toward the development of the 2023 edition of the Water Efficiency […]

Austin City Council Approves Onsite Water Reuse Pilot Incentive Program

April 29, 2021

The Austin, Texas, City Council has approved Austin Water’s new Onsite Water Reuse System Pilot Incentive Program. Identified as a key strategy in the Water Forward Integrated Water Resource Plan, […]

U.S. EPA and WateReuse Association to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of the National Water Reuse Action Plan

April 29, 2021

On Thursday, April 29, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and WateReuse Association will host a free webinar to celebrate the first year of the National Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP), an […]

ASHRAE and IAPMO to Co-Publish Water-Efficiency Document

March 18, 2021

ASHRAE and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAMPO) have announced an agreement to co-publish a document to address water efficiency in buildings. The comprehensive document will combine […]

ASPE Announces a New Webinar on Water Conservation in High-Performance Buildings

March 8, 2021

On March 25 at noon CDT, Richard Rossi of Niagara will present the one-hour webinar “Water Savings with Every Flush: Improving Water Conservation in High-Performance Buildings.” This webinar offers 0.1 […]

ASA Joins Appeal on DOE Rule to Change Showerhead Water-Flow Limit

February 23, 2021

The American Supply Association (ASA) recently joined the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) in its appeal to the United States Department of Energy related to allowable flow-rate changes for multi-head […]

EPA Releases Updated WaterSense Specification for Homes

February 18, 2021

WaterSense Specification for Homes, Version 2.0, which includes both a revised specification and certification system, continues to promote water efficiency in homes while making the WaterSense home certification process easier […]

U.S. EPA Approves IAPMO R&T to Issue WaterSense Certification for Soil Moisture-Based Irrigation Controllers

February 11, 2021

IAPMO R&T, North America’s premier third-party testing and certification body for plumbing, mechanical, and water treatment products, has been transitionally approved and licensed to certify soil moisture-based irrigation controllers (also […]