Your resource for the latest news and trends in water quality and water treatment systems. https://www.pmmag.com/rss/2657 en-us The expanded portfolio extends Phyn’s water protection technology across a broader range of residential and commercial properties.  The expanded portfolio extends Phyn’s water protection technology across a broader range of residential and commercial properties.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107792 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107792-phyn-unveils-expanded-water-monitoring-and-protection-portfolio Located in Lee, New Hampshire, Wilson Controls was founded in 2012. The company engineers, programs, integrates, and supports PLC and SCADA systems, instrumentation, and control panels. Located in Lee, New Hampshire, Wilson Controls was founded in 2012. The company engineers, programs, integrates, and supports PLC and SCADA systems, instrumentation, and control panels. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107794 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107794-sje-acquires-wilson-controls baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) PVC antitrust litigation continues to develop as settlements top $415 million and plaintiffs identify six major distributors as alleged co-conspirators in the price-fixing case. PVC antitrust litigation continues to develop as settlements top $415 million and plaintiffs identify six major distributors as alleged co-conspirators in the price-fixing case.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107773 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107773-six-distributors-named-alleged-co-conspirators-in-pvc-price-fixing-case According to Waterless Co., there are six cities most likely to experience serious to acute water shortages in 2026. According to Waterless Co., there are six cities most likely to experience serious to acute water shortages in 2026.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107772 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:51:37 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107772-the-six-cities-facing-the-most-severe-water-challenges-in-2026 baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) The PHCP-PVF industry has been fighting stereotypes for decades. Though the world seems to be coming around, and more people are recognizing the opportunities available in the trades, it hasn’t happened without a fight. And it certainly hasn’t happened overnight. That makes this contest, recognizing the people who decided to dedicate their careers — their life — to this industry, all the more important. The PHCP-PVF industry has been fighting stereotypes for decades. Though the world seems to be coming around, and more people are recognizing the opportunities available in the trades, it hasn’t happened without a fight. And it certainly hasn’t happened overnight. That makes this contest, recognizing the people who decided to dedicate their careers — their life — to this industry, all the more important.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107709 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107709-2026-next-gen-all-stars-top-40-under-40-phcp-pvf-professionals bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) Driven by curiosity and shaped by firsthand experiences with water scarcity, Patty Valdes is helping rethink how water systems are designed, while bringing the technical rigor to catch what others might miss. Driven by curiosity and shaped by firsthand experiences with water scarcity, Patty Valdes is helping rethink how water systems are designed, while bringing the technical rigor to catch what others might miss.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107757 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107757-2026-next-gen-all-star-patty-valdes baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) New to PHCP-PVF but not to serving others, Matthew Hasley is building his career by expanding his product knowledge, solving client challenges, and helping the next generation of engineers and designers learn along the way. New to PHCP-PVF but not to serving others, Matthew Hasley is building his career by expanding his product knowledge, solving client challenges, and helping the next generation of engineers and designers learn along the way.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107737 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107737-2026-next-gen-all-star-matthew-hasley baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Robert Derrico entered plumbing at just 14 years old. More than two decades later, he’s still learning, solving problems, and helping technicians develop the skills and confidence to build careers of their own. Robert Derrico entered plumbing at just 14 years old. More than two decades later, he’s still learning, solving problems, and helping technicians develop the skills and confidence to build careers of their own.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107735 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107735-2026-next-gen-all-star-robert-derrico baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Curiosity about solving everyday problems drew Jose Camacho into PHCP-PVF, where he has built an eight-year career around innovative solutions, teamwork, and improving the systems people rely on every day. Curiosity about solving everyday problems drew Jose Camacho into PHCP-PVF, where he has built an eight-year career around innovative solutions, teamwork, and improving the systems people rely on every day.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107728 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107728-2026-next-gen-all-star-jose-camacho baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107642 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107642-the-next-shift-in-wastewater-training 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. 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107624 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107624-expanded-training-center-prepares-the-next-generation-of-technicians 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. 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107612 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:59:14 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107612-watts-to-host-webinar-on-municipal-water-resiliency-pressure-management-and-corrosion-control baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) At the GF Flow Symposium, conversations focused not just on solving individual problems, but on building the relationships needed to address them over time. At the GF Flow Symposium, conversations focused not just on solving individual problems, but on building the relationships needed to address them over time.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107453 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107453-rethinking-how-we-work-together-at-the-gf-flow-symposium High-efficiency plumbing systems can help facilities conserve water, reduce operational costs, and improve long-term sustainability performance. High-efficiency plumbing systems can help facilities conserve water, reduce operational costs, and improve long-term sustainability performance.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107452 Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:52 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107452-building-resilience-why-pressure-assisted-toilets-are-critical-for-emergency-preparedness Installers can decrease the risk of Legionella by staying informed. http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107431 Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107431-how-installers-can-respond-to-increasing-legionella-risk baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Water treatment is moving from an optional add-on to a core component of plumbing system design and installation. http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107358 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107358-pfas-and-the-plumbing-contractor-what-to-know-as-regulations-tighten Stagnant water is a threat to public health in recreation facilities that are intermittently used. Stagnant water is a threat to public health in recreation facilities that are intermittently used.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107213 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107213-designing-out-water-stagnation-in-recreation-plumbing-systems forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) How material selection, flow dynamics, temperature control and commissioning practices influence microbial and Legionella risk. How material selection, flow dynamics, temperature control and commissioning practices influence microbial and Legionella risk.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107120 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107120-how-hidden-threats-in-closed-loop-water-systems-can-lead-to-legionella-contamination 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. 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107090 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107090-reducing-legionella-risk-through-comprehensive-water-management Check out the ways in which these companies are getting involved, making changes and learn how you can too. Check out the ways in which these companies are getting involved, making changes and learn how you can too.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107024 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107024-ebook-water-conservation-quality-and-safety-2025 baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/106923 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/106923-clear-waters-clear-purpose-reflections-on-protecting-a-vital-resource Water chemistry significantly affects boilers, with scale buildup as small as one-sixteenth of an inch causing a 20 percent loss in heating efficiency and leading to corrosion, leaks, and potential boiler failure. Analyzing water chemistry beforehand is crucial for identifying necessary solutions and ensuring long-term performance. Water chemistry significantly affects boilers, with scale buildup as small as one-sixteenth of an inch causing a 20 percent loss in heating efficiency and leading to corrosion, leaks, and potential boiler failure. Analyzing water chemistry beforehand is crucial for identifying necessary solutions and ensuring long-term performance.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/106897 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/106897-boiler-efficiency-starts-with-water-chemistry Three people have died from the disease outbreak, and more than 20 have been hospitalized, according to the latest data from CNN. Three people have died from the disease outbreak, and more than 20 have been hospitalized, according to the latest data from CNN.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/106733 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/106733-legionnaires-disease-outbreak-in-new-york-infects-more-than-80 christoph.lohr@iapmo.org (Christoph Lohr) This article highlights how IAPMO is enhancing research through the Water Demand Calculator®, the Innovation and Research Fund, and the integration of ESPRI, signaling a shift towards evidence-based practices that align science with codes. This article highlights how IAPMO is enhancing research through the Water Demand Calculator®, the Innovation and Research Fund, and the integration of ESPRI, signaling a shift towards evidence-based practices that align science with codes.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/106648 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/106648-building-the-future-of-plumbing-science-iapmos-expanding-water-research-capacity By 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is expected to require all commercial water heaters to use condensing technology. The SUF commercial water heater offers superior performance with advanced features and complies with evolving local and national regulations. By 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is expected to require all commercial water heaters to use condensing technology. The SUF commercial water heater offers superior performance with advanced features and complies with evolving local and national regulations.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/106611 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/106611-state-water-heater-ultra-force-case-study-built-to-last john@greenhousedigitalpr.com (John O’Reilly) Proper water heater sizing in any application hinges primarily on user consumption within a given period. That much is probably obvious, even to someone who has never sized a water heater. What complicates matters, especially in a large commercial application, is the cadence of that usage. Proper water heater sizing in any application hinges primarily on user consumption within a given period. That much is probably obvious, even to someone who has never sized a water heater. What complicates matters, especially in a large commercial application, is the cadence of that usage.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/106541 Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/106541-how-to-deliver-large-volumes-of-hot-water-quickly-and-intermittently 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. 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.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/106423 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/106423-addressing-water-related-challenges-through-advocacy-and-standards-development Despite being the oldest and most widely accepted technique for the detection of Legionella bacteria, it is well documented that lab culture testing has many limitations. Foremost, most lab culture tests take 7-10 days to return results. Yet Legionella can double in a day. Despite being the oldest and most widely accepted technique for the detection of Legionella bacteria, it is well documented that lab culture testing has many limitations. Foremost, most lab culture tests take 7-10 days to return results. Yet Legionella can double in a day. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/106322 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/106322-landmark-study-confirms-accuracy-of-rapid-legionella-testing-amid-growing-legionnaires-disease-risk Check out the ways in which these companies are getting involved, making changes and learn how you can too. Check out the ways in which these companies are getting involved, making changes and learn how you can too.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/106248 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/106248-ebook-plumbing-trends-increasing-safe-water-availability A typical point-of-use RO system generates anywhere from five to 10 gallons of reject water for every gallon of treated water produced. A point-of-use RO system bearing the WaterSense label will send 2.3 gallons or less down the drain for every gallon of treated water it produces. A typical point-of-use RO system generates anywhere from five to 10 gallons of reject water for every gallon of treated water produced. A point-of-use RO system bearing the WaterSense label will send 2.3 gallons or less down the drain for every gallon of treated water it produces.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/106207 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/106207-us-epa-recognizes-iapmo-r-and-t-to-certify-point-of-use-reverse-osmosis-systems-to-watersense-product-labeling-program