Water conservation - Articles - Page 11

Grundfos raises awareness of water sector challenges

April 28, 2017

The initiative seeks to celebrate the professionals behind the scenes who keep the water flowing in America.

PMI urges EPA to preserve WaterSense program

WaterSense is slated for elimination under EPA's proposed budget

April 20, 2017

PMI has reached out to more than 50 key congressional offices during recent weeks to discuss the value of maintaining the WaterSense program.

Study: Water-efficient toilets save 170 billion gallons of water per year

Study: Water-efficient toilets could save up to 360 billion gallons of water per year

AWE, PMI research focuses on residential properties in AZ, CA, CO, GA and TX

April 20, 2017

This research produces important direction for water managers nationwide, as 40 out of 50 states anticipate water shortages in the coming years with most of these states already experiencing periodic shortages.

How much lead is OK?

No lead is good lead, but some lead is realistic.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

March 29, 2017

I woke up recently to the announcement that the State of Illinois is mandating that every school’s water must be tested for lead. This is new legislation that just passed.

ICC, NOWRA partner for clean water on World Water Day

Organizations seek opportunities to make safe, clean water a national priority

March 22, 2017

World Water Day, March 22, aims to elevate the awareness and dialogue about the need for improved treatment of wastewater.

Three years after Flint’s water crisis was first reported and a little more than a year after state officials

'Heck of a year' for plumbers and pipefitters in Flint, Mich.

Many residents still rely on bottled water.

Peg McNichol

March 14, 2017

The Flint water crisis continues to provide opportunities for local tradespeople to make a difference.

Save water with low-flow plumbing fixtures

44 gallons per day.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

February 17, 2017

A common question that I am often asked is, “How much water does a person use a day?”

The SANICOMPACT toilet from Saniflo uses 38 percent less water per flush than a conventional toilet while its compact

Contractors benefit from fitting low-flow toilets and urinals

Go with the flow.

Nadia Askar

February 8, 2017

What are the benefits to contractors installing these high-efficiency toilets?

Culligan Industrial Water Reverse Osmosis System

January 12, 2017

Culligan’s Industrial Water Reverse Osmosis System benefits include removal of more than 99% of contaminants.

Metropolitan Industries acquires Emecole, rebrands as Emecole Metro

The sale shows a positive growth for the future of both companies

November 30, 2016

The purchase allows Metropolitan Industries to cross-promote between the two business by allowing each respected company’s products to be sold in the territories covered by the other company. Emecole’s operations will remain in their existing facility presently.