Rolling Meadows, Ill., — Despite the urgent need to save water, consumers and businesses in drought-stricken states have been slow to purchase and install water-efficient toilets, showerheads and bathroom faucets, according to a study conducted by GMP Research, Inc., and commissioned by Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI). The GMP Research/PMI study found that only 5.5 percent Read more
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Washington, D.C. — The Plumbing Industry Leadership Coalition on Monday hosted the Future of Water Congressional Briefing, an event that helped mark the beginning of Water Week 2015, which seeks to inform and inspire local, state, and national leaders and communicate the considerable value the water sector brings to environmental protection, economic development, and job Read more
Ontario, Calif. — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) will commence development of an American National Standard for water efficiency and sanitation to be known as IAPMO/ANSI WE·Stand 2017. The standard, which will use as its basis the water provisions within IAPMO’s 2015 Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement (GPMCS), draws upon Read more
Dain Hansen is vice president of Government Relations, The IAPMO Group. He lends his frequent perspective of Capitol Hill, and the plumbing industry. Here is an edited version of his update from March 20: Executive Order Includes Water Efficiency. Yesterday, the President signed an executive order directing the federal government to cut carbon emissions by Read more
Rolling Meadows, Ill. – Tomorrow marks the anniversary of World Plumbing Day. Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI), whose members produce about 90 percent of the nation’s plumbing products, developed these 10 reasons Why Plumbing Matters for the celebration of World Plumbing Day on March 11. Why does plumbing matter to you? 1. Plumbing harnesses a precious Read more