State Water Board affirms ASSE 5110 meets Cross-Connection Control Policy requirements, streamlining certification acceptance across California.
June 23, 2025
The California State Water Resources Control Board has formally recognized ASSE International’s 5110 certification program for backflow prevention assembly testers. This statewide approval enhances regulatory clarity and reinforces ASSE’s role in safeguarding public water systems through trusted certification standards.
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) suggests that 70% of all counties in the U.S. may face more serious water shortages in the next 30 years. This depletion threatens to reduce stream flows, increase land subsidence, and elevate water costs for both households and industries.
Plumbers are vital for ensuring safe water for drinking and sanitation. Their role will become even more critical as we face new water-related challenges.
In February, three key PHVAC trade shows occurred: the AHR Expo in Orlando with over 51,000 attendees, the WWETT Show in Indianapolis focused on wastewater innovations, and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, held with the International Builders’ Show (IBS).
Built to exceed the most stringent sustainability standards, Intuit Dome is LEED Platinum certified for Building Design and Construction. To support Intuit Dome's sustainability goals, Sloan provided the arena with a wide variety of sensor-operated restroom products renowned for their water-saving capabilities.
The 2024 Global Good Award for Best Product marks a highlight for Niagara as the company celebrates 50 years of helping over 4.7 million users save more than 308 billion gallons of water and save over $3.7 billion in utility bills.
EcoCarb media is produced from byproducts of other manufacturing processes, so there’s no traditional mining and minimal processing involved, which provides a lower overall carbon footprint.