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The Next Shift in Wastewater Training

As utilities prepare for large-scale retirements, Nyad is building an AI tool to preserve operator knowledge and deliver guidance when newer workers need it most.
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Kristen R. Bayles
August 11, 2026

For Nyad, success is not measured by removing operators from the process. It is measured by giving more operators access to the kind of guidance that has traditionally depended on who happened to be on shift.


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Expanded Training Center Prepares the Next Generation of Technicians

With enrollment rising and demand for skilled technicians increasing, PPATEC's new Grantville facility is designed to provide hands-on training, certifications and career pathways for HVAC professionals.
John Vastyan
July 29, 2026

PPATEC’s course offerings are specifically tailored to train HVAC/R, energy industry, and hydronic technicians in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. PPA member companies contribute to coursework to help design training programs that offer students a direct, hands-on learning experience that results in strengthening the professional skills of their employees.


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Watts to Host Webinar on Municipal Water Resiliency, Pressure Management, & Corrosion Control

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, August 5 at 12 p.m. ET.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
July 23, 2026

During the webinar, industry experts will examine the key infrastructure issues contributing to water loss and system decline, explain how pressure instability and corrosion increase non-revenue water (NRW), and explore proven pressure management and corrosion protection strategies.


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Rethinking How We Work Together at the GF Flow Symposium

What stood out most to me at the GF Flow Symposium was the growing recognition that no one company is going to solve all the problems of the industry alone.
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Kristen R. Bayles
May 21, 2026

At the GF Flow Symposium, conversations focused not just on solving individual problems, but on building the relationships needed to address them over time.


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Building Resilience: Why Pressure-Assisted Toilets are Critical for Emergency Preparedness

As water scarcity concerns grow, commercial facilities are increasingly adopting plumbing systems designed for efficiency and reliability.
Mike Gembarski
May 20, 2026

High-efficiency plumbing systems can help facilities conserve water, reduce operational costs, and improve long-term sustainability performance.


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Legionella

How Installers Can Respond to Increasing Legionella Risk

It is more important than ever for installers to stay informed about the latest solutions that can help public buildings optimize infection control.
Greg Rankin
May 13, 2026
Installers can decrease the risk of Legionella by staying informed.
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Pouring Water

PFAS and the plumbing contractor: what to know as regulations tighten

How "forever chemicals" are reshaping plumbing system design and installation.
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Kristen R. Bayles
April 13, 2026
Water treatment is moving from an optional add-on to a core component of plumbing system design and installation.
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Designing out water stagnation in recreation plumbing systems

Smart flushing faucets and self-draining showers give plumbers new tools to manage water age and protect public health.
Greg Hunt
February 12, 2026

Stagnant water is a threat to public health in recreation facilities that are intermittently used.


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Microscopic magnification Legionella pneumophila, Gram-negative bacillus that causes pneumonia.
Legionella

How Hidden Threats in Closed-Loop Water Systems Can Lead to Legionella Contamination

Biofilm and pipe-material challenges for Legionella risk.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
January 15, 2026

How material selection, flow dynamics, temperature control and commissioning practices influence microbial and Legionella risk.


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Reducing Legionella risk through comprehensive water management

ASA Platinum Supplier Spotlight: Watts
Shashwat Nath
December 30, 2025

While the risk of Legionella exists across many types of buildings, healthcare and long-term care facilities are particularly vulnerable. These buildings often have large, complex plumbing systems with extensive pipe networks, variable water usage, and numerous fixtures, all of which can create conditions conducive to bacterial growth if not properly managed. As a result, even well-designed and well-maintained systems require ongoing attention to minimize risk.


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