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The World Plumbing Council (WPC) is an international organization which aims to achieve the best possible plumbing for the world through growth and development of the world’s plumbing industries. To achieve it’s Mission, the leadership team of the World Plumbing Council (WPC) has a powerful set of strategies: • Create a global network of plumbing industries • Support better design and governance of plumbing industries worldwide • Continually improve the image of plumbing industries • Advance education and training in plumbing industries • Act as a global level communications hub for plumbing industries • Progress plumbing research and innovation, in both technology and policy areas • Contribute to community development projects in less developed countries

WHO and Disney Junior’s “Doc McStuffins” team up to remind young kids to wash their hands

WHO and Disney Junior have joined forces to remind children around the world of the importance of thorough handwashing in preventing the spread of germs and disease. Disney Junior’s Doc... read more →

IAPMO Recognizes Global Handwashing Day at Event with USAID Administrator

Washington, D.C. (Oct. 14, 2020) — In the midst of a global pandemic that has taken the lives of more than 1 million people, today more than ever handwashing is... read more →

New Guide Addresses Stagnant Water in Buildings with Low Occupancy

Ontario, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2020) — At a time when many buildings are not fully occupied due to COVID-19, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the International Association of... read more →

Revised ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000 Now Available

Professional Qualifications Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000-2020, Professional Qualifications Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection... read more →

ASPE and the Plastics Pipe Institute Sign MOU to Formalize Industry-Beneficial Initiatives

The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) and the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced on September 23, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will advance the benefits that both... read more →

IWSH Signs MOU with Plumbers Association of Zambia

Washington, D.C. (Sept 24, 2020) — The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Plumbers Association of Zambia (PAZA). The memorandum... read more →

Dave Viola to Succeed GP Russ Chaney as IAPMO CEO

Today the IAPMO Board of Directors announced that IAPMO Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President Dave Viola has been appointed to chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2021, taking over for... read more →

New Criteria in Drinking Water Standard Tightens Lead Leaching Allowance for Plumbing Products

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newly published changes to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, the drinking water product standard required in the United States and Canada, further restrict the... read more →

Rwanda Plumbers Continue To Build Hand Washing Stations to Help Stop Spread of COVID-19

WPC Director Jean Claude reports that plumbers in Rwanda continue to build plumbing facilities to encourage hand washing in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Many of the... read more →

Proposed U.S. DOE Showerhead and Clothes Washer Regulations Would Severely Reduce Water Efficiency

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced two different rulemakings to change the definitions of showerheads and create a new unregulated class of Clothes Washers, following up on President... read more →

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