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U.S. EPA Issues First National Standard that Limits PFAS in Drinking Water

April 10, 2024

The Biden-Harris Administration has issued the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” Exposure […]

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Rheem Named 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year

March 27, 2024

Rheem®, a leading global manufacturer of HVAC and water heating products, earned the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award. […]

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Bradford White Corporation Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award

March 27, 2024

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, has received the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental […]

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A. O. Smith Honored with Sixth Consecutive ENERGY STAR Award

March 26, 2024

A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment solutions, announced it has received a 2024 ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. […]

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WaterSense Considers Revising and Broadening Faucet Specification

March 8, 2024

To reflect changes in the plumbing marketplace and encourage more water savings in homes and businesses, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to revise its criteria for faucets […]

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WaterSense Revised Tank-Type Toilet Specification Available for Comment

December 15, 2023

To address evolving technologies and changes in the marketplace, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to revise its specification for tank-type toilets to earn the WaterSense® label. The biggest […]

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IAPMO Renews MOU with Partner Organizations on Improving Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems

December 12, 2023

Continuing a successful partnership that began nearly a decade ago, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) has renewed its participation in a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with […]

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International Code Council Partners with U.S. EPA to Address Water Scarcity and Public Safety

December 7, 2023

On December 5, 2023, the International Code Council signed a Decentralized Wastewater Management Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its partner organizations. Through this […]

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U.S. EPA Announces Proposal to Strengthen Its Lead and Copper Rule

November 30, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposal to strengthen its Lead and Copper Rule that would require water systems across the country to replace lead service lines […]

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U.S. EPA Announces New Get the Lead Out Initiative

November 10, 2023

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced the Get the Lead Out (GLO) Initiative that will help ensure safer drinking water for communities as part of […]

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