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U.S. EPA Releases Draft Specification for WaterSense-Labeled Spray Sprinkler Nozzles

November 9, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense® program is considering expanding its suite of outdoor water-saving products with a draft specification for spray sprinkler nozzles that can earn the WaterSense label. […]

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Niagara® Earns Second 2023 WaterSense Partner of the Year Award

October 6, 2023

Niagara®, a leader in high-performance, water-saving toilets, is honored to announce its recognition as the 2023 WaterSense Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); this is […]

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U.S. EPA Kicks off Eleventh Annual SepticSmart Week

September 18, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is joining state and local partners to launch SepticSmart Week 2023, a week-long annual campaign to educate homeowners and renters on how to properly […]

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Court Pauses Cybersecurity Rule for AWWA Following Legal Challenge

July 14, 2023

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has granted a request from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) to stop the […]

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U.S. EPA to Revisit Requirements for Water-Efficient Toilets

June 28, 2023

To address the changing marketplace and evolving technologies for water-efficient plumbing products, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering changing its criteria for tank-type toilets to earn the WaterSense® label. […]

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WaterSense-Labeled Products Helped Save More than 1.1 Trillion Gallons of Water in 2022

June 14, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released its 2022 WaterSense Accomplishments Report, noting that consumers using WaterSense-labeled products saved more than 1.1 trillion gallons of water in 2022. Since the […]

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Lead and Copper Regulations Generate $9 Billion of Health Benefits per Year

May 16, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Lead and Copper Drinking Water Rule Revision (LCRR) costs $335 million to implement while generating $9 billion in health benefits annually—far exceeding the EPA’s public […]

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EPA Names 2023 Top Cities for ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings

May 1, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its annual “Top Cities” list, spotlighting the cities with the greatest number of ENERGY STAR certified commercial and multifamily buildings in 2022. […]

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Registration Is Open for the 20th Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop

April 10, 2023

Registration is now open for the 20th Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop, hosted in Cincinnati on September 11–14, 2023. For 20 years, the free workshop, hosted by the U.S. EPA […]

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EPA Announces Proposal to Improve Public Awareness of Drinking Water Quality

March 30, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would strengthen the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) Rule making annual drinking water quality reports with important […]

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