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U.S. drinking water products standards published as National Standards of Canada

April 18, 2019

American National Standards for health effects of drinking water treatment chemicals (NSF/ANSI 60) and drinking water system components (NSF/ANSI 61) updated for the Canadian market and published as National Standards of Canada.

Americans report increase in instances of water contamination

February 18, 2019

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New national survey shows 28% of Americans have experienced water contamination issues in the past two years.

New ASSE drinking-water standard now available

ASSE 1087-2018 has been designated as an American National Standard by ANSI.

December 19, 2018

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ASSE 1087's scope includes plumbed-in water treatment devices and components.

Outdoor drinking fountain from Elkay

July 23, 2018

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Elkay’s Outdoor Tubular drinking fountains are ideal for parks and outdoor settings.

Members of the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association

Rainwater harvesting experts go south of the border

Mexico had its first national conference on rainwater harvesting Nov. 6-9 at the University of Guadalajara School of Architecture in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Terry Raines

January 26, 2018

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American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association leaders show Mexican officials best practices.

Drop-ear elbow from Matco-Norca

September 22, 2017

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New F1960 cold-expansion PEX drop-ear elbow from Matco-Norca comprised of lead-free brass.

EPA proposes revisions to Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act

February 15, 2017

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The agency is proposing to make conforming changes to the existing drinking water regulations.

Tech Topic: Copper piping

A lurking problem with lead.

Andrew G. Kireta Jr.

September 16, 2016

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Copper pipes can be a reliable replacement for lead service lines.

Drinking Water Week highlights the importance of Ã¢??from source to tapÃ¢??.

Drinking Water Week urges consumers to understand their water supply

Every day, millions of people in North America turn on their faucets but give little thought to the water that flows out.

May 7, 2015

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AWWA and water community urge consumers to understand their water “from source to tap” during Drinking Water Week.

ISH 2015 — Day 3

I am still fascinated by the innovations I’ve found in the heating exhibition halls.

March 20, 2015

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Water quality systems join heating innovations.

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Jurisdictions are adopting the International Building Code 2018 edition and the 2018 edition of NFPA 101: Life Safety Code that adopt the 2016 edition if NFPA 13 by reference. This program will address technical changes specific to corrosion and air vents for the 2016 edition of NFPA 13. A task group concluded that venting the trapped air in a wet system can decrease water delivery time, reduce alarm ring delay, reduce water flow alarm cyclic ringing, and reduce corrosion activity.