As artificial intelligence reshapes daily life, its dependence on massive volumes of water is raising environmental concerns.
September 26, 2025
AI is everywhere — powering search engines, chatbots, and digital tools — but few realize its reliance on water. Data centers, the backbone of AI, consume billions of gallons annually to stay cool, often in drought-stricken regions. With usage projected to skyrocket, industry leaders face growing pressure to balance innovation with sustainability.
Sloan brings sustainable hydration to Wrigley Field with new bottle fillers and water coolers.
July 15, 2025
As the Cubs' Official Water Efficiency Partner, Sloan installs DropSpot stations with PFAS filtration throughout the stadium, giving fans easy access to clean, refillable drinking water.
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.
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.
Water scarcity and quality are widespread issues in the US. Embracing sustainability is crucial to the evolution of plumbing, with tried-and-true fixtures and new advances making a healthier, more water-efficient reality possible.