The American Supply Association (ASA) recently joined the Alliance for Water Efficiency in its appeal to the United States Department of Energy related to allowable flow-rate changes for multi-head showers, and the subsequent negative affects it will have on business operations for ASA members, as well as overall negative water-efficiency consequences that will result.

Most plumbing manufacturers thought when DOE proposed the rule, it was nice but had very little chance of being finalized. That is why it was so shocking when on Dec. 8, 2020, the final rule was signed into law.

COVID-19 has added some interesting discussions to our daily life. I received a phone call regarding the amount of water used to wash our hands for 20 seconds. It is fascinating how everyone now understands that 20 seconds is required for proper handwashing.

The summer beer list covered nearly the entire human flavor spectrum: Pot & Kettle coffee, vanilla porter, Triple Seesaw blackberry and boysenberry goose ale, Party Pump corn lager, Farnsworth Street IPA and a Patersbier abbey ale, for those keen on Trappist yeast. 

Canature WaterGroup has been serving the North American water conditioning industry for more than 50 years

Matco-Norca announces the availability of its lead-free stainless steel icemaker connectors for use with potable water distribution systems that do not require cutting or soldering during installation. 

Drain-Guard DWV is a double containment drainage system enabling improved safety and reliability in drain, waste and vent (DWV) applications.

HeatLink’s F1960 PEX-a potable water expansion system features PureLink Plus PEX-a tubing, high-performance polymer fittings and multiport tees, no-lead (Eco) brass fittings, and PEX-a expansion rings.

Restrooms in airports and train stations face a unique set of challenges.

LeakSmart, a leak and flood detection system, now works with the Samsung SmartThings Hub, enabling owners to easily connect the system to their already connected home.