Now more than ever, plumbing engineers are expected to understand water quality.
This is important for us to help building owners make decisions if secondary treatment is required. As much as I would like for good, quality public drinking water to be available to everyone, this is not always the case. Even as I savor the subtle differences in tap water from different regions of the country, most people I know tend to reach for the bottle — of water that is. I often lament a poorly functioning drinking fountain, neglected and ignored; or rejoice in a well-functioning one, with a refreshing stream of cool water.