water Codes Corner: Water efficiency is critical to creating sustainable and resilient communities By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 As the creation of sustainable and resilient buildings becomes a greater priority, especially over the past year, one critical component will be to ensure our buildings are water efficient. Full Article
water ICC, RESNET to develop standard on Remote Virtual Inspections for energy and water performance in buildings By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:47:00 -0400 The new standard will provide guidance for implementing RVI for energy code compliance and for energy and water efficiency performance. Full Article
water 5 steps to consider when designing a wastewater system By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 designing a wastewater system requires careful consideration of a range of factors to ensure efficient and compliant operation. Full Article
water Commercial water heating market moves toward electrification By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 As more and more cities and states seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it’s clear that regulatory activity is clearly driving the push to electrification and decarbonization. Full Article
water Water shortages series: What happened to our water? By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The increase in population and the associated trash continues to increase the need for clean water. These problems are not going to improve until we decide to work for that progress. Full Article
water Best practices for venting tankless water heaters By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Here's what you need to know about venting for tankless water heaters and how you can approach it for the least cost and best results. Full Article
water Heat pump water heaters: transforming contractor profits with sustainable solutions By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The plumbing industry is evolving with a focus on sustainability. Heat pump water heaters (HPWH) present an opportunity for contractors to stand out and meet changing client needs, contributing to environmental conservation and demonstrating leadership in a dynamic market. Full Article
water Hot water in seconds — boosting comfort while saving water By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Nestled within a 20-year-old home deep in the heart of Klein, Texas, the Stansifer family encountered a common homeowner problem: a painfully long three-to-five-minute wait for hot water whenever they turned on a faucet. Full Article
water From automobiles to water heaters By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 A. O. Smith, celebrating 150 years in 2024, began in 1874 as a metal components supplier for baby carriages and bicycles. Arthur O. Smith designed a lightweight pressed steel car frame and became a major supplier to car manufacturers like Packard, Cadillac, and Ford. Full Article
water IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator included in AWWA M22 Manual By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 AWWA M22 is a manual of water supply practices that covers the basic principles and methods of water distribution system design and operation. Full Article
water Resort tackles corrosion on the water By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The Sofitel Quiberon resort in France offers thalassotherapy treatments using the power of the ocean to heal, with the help of sophisticated technology and corrosion-free valves from GF Piping Systems. Full Article
water Tankless water heaters offer reliable, cost-saving alternative for fertilizer producer By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Tankless water heating technology has proven to be a great success for Wedgworth's, a custom blender of dry and liquid fertilizers for agriculture, sod, nursery, and golf-course applications in Florida. Full Article
water Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater lowers racing legend’s home energy bills By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 NASCAR legend Ward Burton installed a Premier AL Smart Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater in his 1999 home, saving up to $300 monthly on electric bills. Homeowners can save 75% or more on energy costs with this unit. Full Article
water Applying the Water Demand Calculator: Public fixtures in multi-family buildings By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The IAPMO Water Demand Calculator has faced challenges due to exclusions from its documentation and calculations, causing difficulties for engineers in luxury apartment buildings. Full Article
water Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder charged in Flint water probe By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:44:00 -0500 Nine individuals have been indicted on a total of 42 counts related to a series of alleged actions and inactions that created the historic injustice of the Flint Water Crisis. Full Article
water ASA joins appeal on DOE rule to change showerhead water-flow limit By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
water Abacus Plumbing wins 'Top New Dealer' award for water treatment and filtration sales By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:53:00 -0400 Abacus Plumbing's whole-house carbon water filtration, softener and reverse osmosis equipment can dramatically reduce water contaminates. Full Article
water Water treatment presents growth opportunity for plumbing contractors By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 “Water quality has grown 300% across the U.S. since the pandemic began,” says Glen Blavet, founder and CEO of HALO Water Systems. “People are at home, and they’re looking to improve their quality of life and their health, so they’re looking at the water they’re drinking out of the tap.” Full Article
water Franklin Electric acquires water treatment company By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:20:00 -0400 Puronics is a residential and commercial water treatment products and services provider operating four company-owned service centers. Full Article
water IAPMO commends Washington State Legislature’s passage of bill requiring testing water for lead in schools and daycare facilities By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 06 May 2021 10:41:00 -0400 Lead contamination in drinking water poses serious health risks, and even low levels of lead exposure can cause permanent cognitive, academic and behavioral difficulties in children. Full Article
water EPA adds new PFAS to its Drinking Water Treatability Database By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 28 May 2021 09:23:00 -0400 The Drinking Water Treatability Database presents an overview of different contaminants and possible treatment processes to remove them from drinking water. Full Article
water Water Wisdom: Disinfection byproducts in drinking water By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Disinfection byproducts (DBP) are becoming a matter of renewed concern in the regulatory and scientific world. It is necessary for all of us to understand the reasons and facts behind such new activity in this field. Full Article
water Water Wisdom: Are you prepared for TDS Creep? By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Installing a reverse osmosis (RO) system for a homeowner is not a once and done event. Just like any other kind of water treatment technology, RO systems require regular maintenance. Full Article
water Water filtration demand grows post-pandemic By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 There’s no doubt about it, concern over water quality is becoming more prevalent. One just had to walk the trade show floor during the 2022 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) to see plenty of new water filtration and management systems, some even dispensing sparkling water by user preference. Full Article
water Ongoing water quality issues present opportunities for plumbers By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 When you talk about water scarcity and the lack of clean drinking water, most people think about third-world countries. They don’t realize that there’s a growing threat to clean water right here at home in the United States. Look at the February train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, where a fire forced the controlled release and burn of toxic chemicals to avoid an explosion. The resulting contamination killed thousands of fish in nearby streams and ignited concerns over soil and water quality. Full Article
water How beleaguered water infrastructure can prepare for PFAS regulation By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 A proposed series of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations that set maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other so-called ‘GenX chemicals’ are set to go into effect in the fall. Full Article
water eBook | Emerging Trends Addressing the Global Water Crisis By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Check out the ways in which these companies are getting involved, making changes and learn how you can too. Full Article
water Franklin Water Treatment acquires assets of Action Manufacturing & Supply By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Franklin Water Treatment provides products, services, and system solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial point-of-use and point-of-entry water treatment products, in a wide variety of markets and applications. Full Article
water Rising tide: Water reuse systems gain momentum as sustainable solutions take root By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Water scarcity is a growing issue globally. Some regions are adopting water reuse and rainwater capture solutions. Onsite water reuse can help save money, reduce water demands, and manage stormwater flows. With onsite water reuse, you can reuse up to 95% of a building's wastewater. Full Article
water Water professionals ‘Toast to Tap’ in honor of Safe Drinking Water Act 50th anniversary By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Leading up to the SDWA anniversary in December, AWWA will continue to recognize the Act’s significant contributions to improving and protecting water quality and emphasize the need for continued investment and scientific evaluation to address emerging challenges. Full Article
water How water chemistry impacts residential plumbing materials By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Builders often overlook local water chemistry when selecting materials. Water chemistry and plumbing materials require more attention. Full Article
water Point-of-use water disinfection: a necessary public health solution By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Point-of-use (POU) water disinfection isn't just about public health; it's also an essential engineering strategy in modern water systems, tackling waterborne diseases by ensuring safe drinking water directly at the point of consumption. Full Article
water Honest Water Filter Co. receives NSF Standard 53 Certification By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 NSF International Standard 53 is internationally recognized as the benchmark for water filtration systems’ effectiveness in reducing specific health-related contaminants. Full Article
water California homebuilder leads the way as early adopter of IAPMO’s Water Demand Calculator By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Appendix M of the IAPMO Uniform Plumbing Code, or the Water Demand Calculator, was integrated into the California Plumbing Code on July 1. It provides a new method for sizing water pipes in residential buildings. For Villara Corp., a leading plumbing and HVAC contractor in Northern California, it remains business as usual, having used the calculator for over five years to construct over 5,000 single-family homes. Full Article
water Noritz EZ Series residential tankless water heaters By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The product launch also includes a new size, the EZ71 (photo left). All three EZ Series models, including the popular EZ98DV and the EZ111DV, will continue to carry a 25-year warranty on both their primary and secondary stainless steel heat exchangers. Full Article
water Protecting what matters most in your radiant system — the water By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Boiler systems are essential for residential heating and hot water. Their efficiency and longevity depend on good water quality. Poor water quality causes corrosion, scale buildup, and higher costs. Maintaining high water quality ensures smooth operation and durability. Full Article
water NSF opens advanced Water Testing Laboratory in Germany By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 This facility marks NSF's first laboratory within continental Europe, offering in-house certification testing for NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 (Drinking Water Chemicals – Health Effects) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 (Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects) standards. Full Article
water Arizona family receives new water well and pump courtesy of HometownH2O collaboration By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:30:00 -0400 Xylem, in conjunction with its Goulds Water Technology brand, is engaged in regular water well initiatives to provide secure water access to rural areas, striving to increase public awareness of the challenges surrounding lack of water access. Full Article
water RectorSeal acquires PF WaterWorks By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500 n addition to supporting established customer partnerships in retail channels, RectorSeal will add the PF WaterWorks product line to its plumbing wholesale channel, building on its brand-preferred retail presence. Full Article
water Ray Wohlfarth: 6 lessons learned about boiler water treatment By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 My technical boiler books all use the “lessons learned” theme, and the following are the lessons I have learned about boiler water treatment. Full Article
water Niagara Conservation announces WaterSense-certified toilet By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Niagara’s Shadow 0.8 GPF with Stealth Technology is an award-winning toilet that is WaterSense certified and has a MaP Premium Score of 1000g. Full Article
water John Siegenthaler: Air-to-water heat pumps offer more than ductless By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Government planners, taking their queues from politicians and advocacy organizations, have steered the future of energy supply away from fossil fuels and toward renewably-sourced electricity. It’s happening on every level from the feds right down to local city councils. Full Article
water Comparing air-to-water versus ductless heat pump systems By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 I attended a conference hosted by the Building Performance Association and presented on air-to-water heat pump systems. Many professionals were interested in heat pumps, especially ductless air-to-air systems. One person mentioned the difficulty of finding qualified installers for air-to-water heat pumps and noted the higher cost compared to ductless air-to-air systems. Full Article
water Switching heat pumps between domestic water heating and cooling By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Air-to-water heat pumps and water-to-water geothermal heat pumps provide warm water for space heating, domestic water heating, and chilled water for cooling. Switching a hydronic heat pump system from space heating to cooling and vice versa seasonally is relatively simple. The system operating mode is changed at the thermostat or a dedicated system mode switch with heat, off, and cool settings. Full Article
water Water conservation gets an assist from flush technology By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 A little water conservation can go a long way.And as the second-most visited space in commercial buildings — just behind the lobby — the restroom and its water-saving fixtures can help lead the way when it comes to cutting back consumption. Full Article
water Bradford White to purchase Keltech line of tankless electric water heaters By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Dec 2020 16:57:00 -0500 The Keltech acquisition will also begin a new partnership between Bradford White and Bradley. Full Article
water Water safety in DHW recirculation By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Domestic hot water recirculation system design is a hot topic in our industry, for good reason. Full Article
water Meet commercial water heating needs with efficient, reliable propane systems By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 The demand for energy-efficient commercial appliances continues to grow — especially as government initiatives continue to promote the use of energy-efficient solutions. Full Article
water Tankless water heaters continue to blossom in nonresidential applications By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Water heater manufacturer Rinnai America Corp. has been working for the last three years with a state department of corrections to upgrade the water heating systems in five prison facilities. Full Article
water Heat pump water heaters poised for growth in commercial markets By www.pmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 As natural gas rates increase and the push for more sustainable energy sources intensifies, heat pump water heaters appear poised for massive growth. States such as California and Massachusetts already have regulations prohibiting or disincentivizing gas water heaters in new construction, and New York City recently enacted similar restrictions for new construction. So, are heat pump water heaters the future of the water heating market? Maybe or maybe not — but some industry experts certainly think so. Full Article