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According to Waterless Co., there are six cities most likely to experience serious to acute water shortages in 2026.

Hansen’s appointment places IAPMO at the table in a public-private advisory system that provides U.S. government policymakers with industry expertise on trade barriers, implementation of trade agreements, uniform conformity assessment programs, and other matters affecting American businesses and workers. 

Copper Advocates will receive updates on policy developments, industry issues, and copper's economic impact, along with opportunities to lend their voice when relevant advocacy needs arise. 

PMI26 heads to New Orleans Nov. 2-5, bringing plumbing manufacturers together for four days of education, leadership development and industry discussion on the issues shaping manufacturing’s future.

September brings another relatively light round of PHCP-PVF price increases, with adjustments affecting pumps, valves, piping products, and other plumbing-related product categories, with increases from 3% to 30%.

The equipment is being distributed across all four key geographic regions of the country — including the Western (Zona Occidental), Central, Eastern (Zona Oriental), and San Salvador Metropolitan regions — delivering vital municipal water services across various departments.

The newly released 2026 Clean Hands Index examined more than 350 public handwashing experiences across 240 public facilities and surveyed more than 2,800 people.

Rinnai America Corporation has announced the launch of PRO Tech, a loyalty program that recognizes individual plumbers and HVAC contractors who install and register Rinnai products.

SB 222 is co-sponsored by the Building Decarbonization Coalition, the Bay Area Air District, and SPUR. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk with a deadline of September 30 to sign or veto the bill.

Three of the four storage water heater categories posted year-over-year monthly increases: residential gas rose 6.7%, residential electric increased 0.8% and commercial electric jumped 10.9%. Commercial gas was the exception, declining 5%.