The World Plumbing Council (WPC) is excited to announce the availability of the 2024 World Plumbing Council Scholarships. This initiative aims to promote educational exchanges between plumbing industry participants from... read more →

There are rapidly increasing expectations and demands, in the UK and more widely, for 'low temperature' or 'low carbon' plumbing and heating systems to combat global warming and rapidly increased,... read more →

It is an honor to join plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, sprinkler fitters, service technicians, and pipeliners everywhere in commemorating World Plumbing Day. Everyone in America deserves the peace of mind of... read more →

Shanghai, China (Oct. 25, 2023) — Dave Viola, CEO of the IAPMO Group of the United States, was elected for a three-year term as chair of the World Plumbing Council... read more →

NEW YORK/GENEVA, 6 July 2023 – Globally, women are most likely to be responsible for fetching water for households, while girls are nearly twice as likely as boys to bear... read more →

Seated Left-Right: Ambassador Harold A. Agyeman (Republic of Ghana), Hon. Cecilia Abena Dapaah (Republic of Ghana), Hon. Sam Cheptoris (Republic of Uganda), Risimati Mathye (Republic of South Africa) Standing Left-Right:... read more →

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), a schedule 3A state-owned entity, is mandated to direct, monitor and conduct energy research and innovative solutions throughout the South African economy.... read more →

Early career plumbers from seven countries will demonstrate skill sets needed to help meet contemporary energy-efficient building targets. Frankfurt am Main, Germany — The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation... read more →

Ontario, Calif. (March 1, 2023) — The IAPMO Group, the world-leading technical experts on safe and effective plumbing systems, announces March4Water Month, a new observance month to raise awareness in... read more →

First Children’s Book to Focus on Women Plumbers’ Contributions; Aims to Shift Perceptions of Plumbing Careers with Women and Young Girls Las Vegas, Kitchen & Bath Industry Show ― When was the... read more →

Washington, D.C. (Dec. 2, 2022) — The World Plumbing Council is accepting applications for its three annual scholarships, two of which are awarded to plumbers to travel internationally to learn... read more →

Ontario, Calif. (Nov. 8, 2022) — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) was pleased to have participated in the Plumbing and Heating event at WorldSkills Competition 2022... read more →

By Murray Thomas, CEO of The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of Western Australia This article was originally published in The West Australian on 1 August 2022. WA’s building and... read more →

The Master Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of Western Australia is conducting its annual Awards for Excellence competition in 2022 after placing it on hold for two years due to the... read more →

Washington, D.C. — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), applauds the U.S. Congress on passage of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, legislation that includes creation... read more →

The current lockdowns in Shanghai and ongoing pandemic prevention and control restrictions in China make hosting the event not possible in 2022. Today WorldSkills International, in agreement with WorldSkills Members,... read more →

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials® (IAPMO) is proud to support DigDeep in launching the findings of a multiyear effort that brought together communities from across the United... read more →

Ferguson, a leading value-added distributor in North America providing expertise, solutions, and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more, and Uponor North America, a global... read more →

Early-bird registration is now open for the seventh Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS), which returns to being an in-person event May 10-11 in San Antonio. To register, visit https://www.aspe.org/2022-ewts-registration/. The... read more →

Bengaluru, India — The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) is pleased to announce its support for a cause led by Woloo, an Indian startup company whose app aims... read more →

WorldSkills has awarded the honor of a Fellowship to Russ Chaney for his “longstanding, highly distinguished, and valued contribution” to vocational education and training. Mr Chaney retired this year as... read more →

This #GivingTuesday, Nov. 30, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) is working with the Rwanda Plumbers Organization (RPO) to launch the construction of new toilet and hand-washing facilities... read more →

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), publisher of the American National Standard Uniform Codes, enthusiastically applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Infrastructure Investment and... read more →

The IAPMO Group and Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) applaud the U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Committee for advancing legislation this past week reauthorizing the National Institute of Standards and... read more →

The 2021 World Plumbing Day & China Smart Water Summit Forum was successfully held in the ancient city of Xi’an on March 26, 2021（The meeting was delayed two weeks over... read more →

IAPMO is excited to announce the launch of a new podcast series, “The Authority Podcast: Plumbing & Mechanical.” Hosted by Christoph Lohr, IAPMO’s vice president of Strategic Initiatives, the series... read more →

The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE), the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), and Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI), in cooperation with... read more →

The 12th annual World Plumbing Day is Thursday, and to celebrate the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) is inviting schoolchildren across the world to participate in its poster... read more →

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States, Canada (UA), the... read more →

The co-conveners of the 2021 Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS) have determined that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the event will go forward as a two-day virtual symposium, scheduled... read more →

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) and ASSE International have published ANSI/CAN/ASSE/IAPMO 1055-2020 (Performance Requirements for Chemical Dispensers with Integral Backflow Protection) as both an American National... read more →

The CDC has released a new analysis of waterborne disease in the United States following a comprehensive 10 year study. The report, Estimate of Burden and Direct Healthcare Cost of Infectious... read more →

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) on 10 December ratified the election of new officers and board members, formally concluding the association’s 91st annual Education and Business... read more →

Leh, Ladakh, India (Dec. 7, 2020) — The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH), IAPMO’s charitable arm, today launched a new education and training collaboration with BORDA India, with... read more →

Plumbing industry allies IAPMO, the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States, Canada (UA), and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association –... read more →

The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is offering stark warnings to both Government and householders this National Burn Awareness Day, as the number of contact burns from... read more →

UA Local 400 members (left to right) Trevor Martin, Matt Stoop, Randy Lorge, Jeremy Meyers, Doug Dokey. The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) is excited to announce it... read more →

The Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) is thrilled to announce that our state-of-the-art Narre Warren campus has won the Excellence in Sustainability Award at the AIRAH Awards 2020. PICAC... read more →

In the wake of the recent severe storms, health and safety must remain a key priority for homeowners. Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) is warning people not to become... read more →

Researchers from King's College London, the University of Arizona and ECONorthwest have published the conclusion of a study that found that an estimated 1.1 million urban people in the U.S.... read more →

WorldSkills International officially announced today the postponement of WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 by one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. WorldSkills International has communicated and collaborated closely with its Members, Competition... read more →

Washington, D.C. — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), publisher of the Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand), an American National Standard since 2017, applauds the U.S.... read more →

As Part of Annual Community Day Efforts, LIXIL Employees Provide Teachers in Their Communities with PPE PISCATAWAY, N.J. – LIXIL Americas, a water technology company known for its kitchen and... read more →

As COVID-19 continues to transform how buildings are designed and operated, Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. has consulted with health, architectural design and sanitation experts to gather recommendations and insights for reopening and... read more →

AMBLER, Pa., Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As global economic disruption accelerates during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, leaders in manufacturing, distribution and residential and commercial services are calling attention to overlooked career opportunities... read more →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

While we can’t be together in person this year, the WaterSmart Innovations Conference & Expo invites you to participate in a series of FREE, informative webinars presented by water-efficiency professionals... read more →

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), supported by state and local governments, the private sector, communities, and academia, will sponsor its eighth SepticSmart Week 2020, Sept. 14-18, an annual event... read more →

Mitigate the effects of the pandemic in your organization — Version 3 of the Guidelines is now available The current COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally shifted the way people live and... read more →

  The correct installation and maintenance of drainage is critical to prevent contamination from viruses (including COVID-19) and bacteria putting occupants at risk The topic of household drainage has come... read more →

The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), is advising everyone to flip down the toilet seat before they flush, in a new campaign aimed to help stop the... read more →

Musanze, Rwanda (June 18, 2020) — The World Plumbing Council (WPC) has facilitated a partnership between The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) and the Rwanda Plumbers Organization (RPO)... read more →

Diepsloot, Johannesburg, South Africa (June 15, 2020) — The World Plumbing Council (WPC), in association with The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH), is excited to support an ambitious... read more →

Lusaka, Zambia (June 10, 2020) — The World Plumbing Council (WPC), an international organization that aims to achieve the best possible plumbing for the world through growth and development of... read more →

John Lansing, US recipient of the WPC 2018 Education and Training Scholarship, has submitted his comprehension report A Comparison of British and American Plumbing Engineering Standards and Practices. The WPC... read more →

The Riddle: A father and son were in a car accident where the father was killed. The ambulance brought the son... read more →

We don’t use water like we used to. In recent decades, concerns about cost, water shortages and environmental impacts together with changes in plumbing design have driven down water usage... read more →

This new Technical Brief supplements existing IPC documents by referring to, and summarizing, WHO guidance on water, sanitation and health care waste which is relevant for viruses (including coronaviruses). This... read more →

Peter DeMarco, Executive Vice President of Advocacy and Research – The IAPMO Group In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) started monitoring the outbreak of a new coronavirus which ultimately... read more →

In light of the global COVID-19 coronavirus health crisis, IWSH Foundation announces the postponement of the upcoming Community Plumbing Challenge Indonesia Construction Week project. Originally slated for May/June 2020, this... read more →

Abu Dhabi (Feb. 13, 2020) — The Local Project Challenge, a collaboration between academic and social organizations, has honored the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation’s upcoming Community... read more →

On behalf of the WPC Executive Board and members, I wish to express the Council’s deep concern at the devastating fire crisis currently gripping Australia; and extend to our Australian... read more →

Shanghai, China (Jan. 27, 2020) — WorldSkills International has announced its new roster of Skill Management Teams, assigned for the next edition of the biggest international vocational education and skills excellence... read more →

Woo-Eui Jo of Korea took home the gold medal in Plumbing and Heating at the 45th WorldSkills competition, whose results were announced during a closing ceremony for WorldSkills Kazan 2019... read more →

Piute Mesa, Arizona (June 13, 2019) — The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation’s (IWSH) latest Community Plumbing Challenge (CPC) concluded Friday, with a team of volunteer tradespeople from all over... read more →

From 11 – 13 September 2019 in Melbourne, Australia, the World Plumbing Council will host its 12th World Plumbing Conference, an international gathering to discuss the future of the industry... read more →

Melbourne, Australia is set to be the hot spot for the international plumbing and building industry in September. The 45th International Symposium CIBW062 will take place 8-10 September 2019 followed... read more →

Ontario, Calif. (March 11, 2019) — In celebration of World Plumbing Day 2019 — a day that recognizes the vital role plumbing plays in protecting public health and improving amenity... read more →

The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH), a bridge for the international water, sanitation, and hygiene community with specific focus on the role of the plumbing industry in community... read more →

The call for abstracts for the seventh biannual Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS), to be held from May 12-13, 2020, in San Antonio, may be downloaded from the EWTS website... read more →

Washington, D.C. (Oct. 16, 2018) — A welcome ceremony at the St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School on Monday, Oct. 22, will kick off the public portion of the International... read more →

Washington, D.C. (Oct. 3, 2018) — The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (IWSH) Foundation is offering the special opportunity to attend the 2018 international Community Plumbing Challenge as an Ambassador.... read more →

Ontario, Calif. (May 22, 2018) — The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) on Friday announced it has accredited the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) to act as... read more →

Estimating water demand: What are the chances? Cautious risk-takers and gamers want to know the odds of winning or losing before investing or laying a bet. Of course, you have... read more →

ISH will set course for the future in 2019 with a new logo, a modified sequence of days and a revised layout. The coming ISH, the world’s leading trade fair... read more →

As the German professional trade association for sanitation, heating and air conditioning contractors, the ZVSHK represents the interests of some 50,000 contractors and distributors in the sector who, with around... read more →

A successful “Making History Together” conference was held June 25-27, 2017 in Ottawa Ontario in conjunction with the 150th Anniversary of Confederation with more than 280 Delegates and Companions from... read more →

NEW: 11 – 15 March 2019 (Monday - Friday), ISH, Frankfurt, Germany www.ish.messefrankfurt.com 05 – 07 Sept. 2017, ISH Shanghai & CIHE, Shanghai, China www.ishc-cihe.com 22 – 24 February 2018 ISH INDIA... read more →

New publication: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme 2017 report The WHO/UNICEF JMP has published its first report of the SDG period, Progress on drinking water, sanitation and hygiene: 2017 update and... read more →

Climate change is putting the availability and quality of (drinking) water under pressure throughout the world. This increasingly results in initiatives concerning alternative sources (rainwater and grey water) to replace... read more →

Congratulations to the winners of the World Plumbing Day poster competition for 2017! There were many high-quality entries in the competition and our judges had difficulty choosing winners. The winning... read more →

More than 76 percent of Legionnaires’ disease cases acquired from Legionella exposure in health care facilities can be particularly harsh, including possible fatal risks to patients, according to a report... read more →

Washington, D.C. – May 19, 2017 – Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) expressed its appreciation today to Senators John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) for introducing the “Clean, Safe, Reliable... read more →

The 11th World Plumbing Conference, a triennial event, was held in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa in September, 2016. The event was hosted by the Institute of Plumbing South Africa... read more →

Jakarta Timur, Indonesia (March 20, 2017) – Officials from IAPMO and the PT IAPMO Group Indonesia on March 18 visited more than 200 children at Yayasan Rahmatan Lil-Alamin orphanage, teaching... read more →

Sanitation as a human right: international teams focus on Diepsloot (Johannesburg 6 July 2016) Diepsloot is the site for the realisation of basic human rights through the collaboration of design... read more →

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Every first year plumbing apprentice knows that the plumb in plumbing is a Latin reference to lead. While the name has remained unchanged the materials and techniques for undertaking plumbing... read more →

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World Plumbing Council Unveils Research Database Ontario, Calif. (Nov. 24, 2014) - The World Plumbing Council (WPC), an international organization dedicated to developing and promoting the image and standards of the... read more →

Launch of WHO International Scheme to Evaluate Household Water Treatment Technologies WHO recently launched the International Scheme to Evaluate Household Water Treatment Technologies (“the Scheme”). The main objectives of the... read more →

A public outreach event to create awareness for citizens of Indonesia on the importance of plumbing standardization to improve sanitation and water within Indonesia. Join us to celebrate the work... read more →