A journey through the Pacific Northwest offers a vivid reminder of the care and vigilance required to protect and deliver one of our most vital resources.
In nature, water moves in carefully balanced cycles: it falls as rain, runs along streams, and percolates through the soil. Each step in that journey is absolutely critical to maintaining water's life-giving power. Similarly, human plumbing and water systems are designed to replicate that balance.
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.
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 increase in population and the associated trash continues to increase the need for clean water. These problems are not going to improve until we decide to work for that progress.
The current U.S. workforce is comprised of four generations: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. But there’s one generation in particular that the skilled trades have their eyes on right now: Gen Z.
Including contributions from all of PMI’s 37 members, the report highlights their achievements relating to water efficiency, sanitation, hand hygiene, sustainability, green building and more.
There is no one solution to the issue of water shortages. If the discussion is about helping people get fresh water, most will initially think of water wells as the primary solution.