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• Install Low Flow Fixtures
  Energy Gov, Apr 21, 2008
  Federal regulations mandate that new showerhead flow rates can't exceed more than 2.5 gallons per minute
  
  
• Plumbers Are Licensure and Qualified
  BLS Gov, Mar 14, 2008
  Although there are no uniform national licensing requirements, most States and communities require plumbers to be licens
  
  
• Wave of legislative changes set to impact plu...
  Minnesota Department of Health, Jan 15, 2008
  The 2007 Minnesota Legislature passed legislation that has significant impact on the plumbing industry in Minnesota. In
  
  
• Mayor Bloomberg Announces New Rule To Make On...
  NYC Gov, Jan 09, 2008
  Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced a new rule setting the country's first standard for the safe use and installa
  
  
• Joint NASA Study Reveals Leaks in Antartic 'P...
  NASA, Jan 02, 2008
  Joint NASA Study Reveals Leaks in Antartic 'Plumbing System'
  
  
• NTSB Chairman Identifies Key Practices To Red...
  NTSB, Dec 18, 2007
  Las Vegas, Nevada - National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Mark V. Rosenker said that while pipeline
  
  
• U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA forms partner...
  OSHA, Dec 11, 2007
  The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has joined Hoffmann-La Roche
  
  
• Contractors State License Board Offers Advice...
  CLSB, Dec 04, 2007
  CSLB staff are also working at a Local Assistance Center set up at Malibu Bluffs Park on Pacific Coast Highway and in th
  
  
• Governor Pawlenty Appoints Twelve To Plumbing...
  Minnesota State, Nov 27, 2007
  Governor Pawlenty Appoints Twelve To Plumbing Board
  
  
• Restrooms Closed at Cochran Shoals
  National Park Service, Nov 20, 2007
  The plumbing has been an on-going issue at the Cochran Shoals restroom and park staff is working on the replacement with
  
  
• Paint and Sewage in Storm Water Drain Traced ...
  Seattle Gov, Nov 06, 2007
  The UW stopped the use of the bathrooms as soon as SPU notified them of the problems
  
  
• Funded R&D Yields Non-Disruptive Plastic Natu...
  National Energy Technology Laboratory, Oct 30, 2007
  Research funded by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has resulted in the successful development
  
  
• Oil refinery fined $10,000 for leaky pipes on...
  Washington State Department of Ecology, Oct 23, 2007
  The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) has levied a $10,000 fine against U.S. Oil
  
  
• San Diego agrees to estimated $1 billion for ...
  U.S Environmental Protection Agency, Oct 16, 2007
  The city of San Diego will spend approximately $1 billion over the next six years to make improvements
  
  
• Governor Appoints Members to the State Plumbi...
  Kentucky Gov, Oct 09, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed two new members to the State Plumbing Code Committee
  
  
• WaterSIP grant program funds 17 local water c...
  sfwmd.gov, Oct 02, 2007
  The South Florida Water Management District Governing Board authorized today $400,000
  
  
• OSHA Forms Safety Alliance with Plumbing Heat...
  OSHA, Aug 31, 2007
  OSHAs three Massachusetts area offices will work with PHCC of MA to develop safety and health training and education pr
  
  
• Sewer Overflow Bill Passes House Overwhelming...
  House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Jul 26, 2007
  House of Representatives approved legislation to authorize appropriations for the Environmental Protection Agencys sewer
  
  
• Emergency Modifications for Somerset Water Pl...
  The State of Kentucky, Jul 05, 2007
  Quick response to Corps of Engineers lowering of Lake Cumberland.
  
  
• Council Approves Basis for Fairer Drainage Ra...
  Seattle City Council, Jul 05, 2007
  The Seattle City Council unanimously passed a resolution that will ensure fairer drainage rates.
  
  
• FEMA Approves Millions for Park Sewer Repair
  FEMA, Jul 02, 2007
  The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that more than 2 million dollars was approved for the City of Richmond
  
  
• DEP Billing Notice Lets Water Customers Know ...
  NYC Department of Environmental Protection, Jun 25, 2007
  The New York City Department of Environmental Protection will now distribute special notices in its quarterly statements
  
  
• Broken Pipe at NE Portland DMV
  State of Oregon, Jun 15, 2007
  A contractor installing a new card key system discovered a pool of water underneath the north side of the building.
  
  
• Water Main Break Disrupts Water Service
  Seattle.gov, Jun 06, 2007
  Break Results in Reports of Discolored Water Across the Downtown.
  
  
• Water Heater Safety Requires Proper Installat...
  The State of Kentucky, May 31, 2007
  When Bob Carmickle a state plumbing inspector went to a local residence to inspect a water heater he could only shake hi
  
  
• How To Find A Water Leak
  State of Connecticut, May 23, 2007
  You can easily determine if you have a leak by checking your
  
  
• The Importance Of Sprinkler Systems
  USFA, May 08, 2007
  Schools, office buildings, factories, and other commercial buildings have benefited from fire protection sprinkler syste
  
  
• Caring For Septic Water Systems
  State of Washington, Apr 20, 2007
  Heavy rains and flooding can temporarily limit the effectiveness of septic systems
  
  
• Frozen Pipes Solution
  CDC, Apr 10, 2007
  Frozen pipes may become a concern if the heat is off or if water pipes run through unheated crawl spaces
  
  
• Plumbing A Big Concern In New York City
  State of New York, Mar 21, 2007
  When water stands in lead pipes or plumbing systems containing lead for several hours or more
  
  
• New England Water Works Association on Frozen...
  News Release, Mar 12, 2007
  When temperatures drop to near zero, a high wind blowing through a small opening can freeze a nearby pipe. When patching
  
  
• Plumbing Code Is To Insure The Proper Install...
  State of Michigan, Feb 19, 2007
  The plumbing code controls the design and installation of plumbing systems
  
  
• Moisture Invasion From Leaky Plumbing Pipes
  NPS Federal Government, Feb 07, 2007
  Slow leaks at plumbing joints hidden within walls and ceilings can stain ceiling plaster or wallpaper
  
  
• Bathroom And Kitchen Plumbing Leaks Cause Mol...
  State of Washington, Jan 23, 2007
  Clusters of small black specks along your damp bathroom or basement walls from plumbing leaks
  
  
• Tankless Water Heaters Designed to Be Seen
  National Association of Home Builders, Jan 03, 2007
  The compact design of Rinnais Designer PLUS tankless water heater saves home owners up to 16 square feet of floor space
  
  
• Home Water Conservation
  National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Dec 27, 2006
  Water conservation is the responsibility of all users including individual homeowners
  
  
• Water Softeners
  National AG Safety Database, Nov 28, 2006
  Water softeners remove the hardness minerals calcium and magnesium
  
  
• Water Heater Tax Credit In Oregon
  Oregon State Government, Nov 15, 2006
  You can get a credit on your Oregon income taxes for purchasing premium efficiency water heaters
  
  
• Pay Attention To Dripping Fixtures
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Oct 23, 2006
  How much attention should be paid to fixtures that just drip a little bit of water
  
  
• Old Toilets Being Replaced By High Efficiency...
  epa.gov, Oct 20, 2006
  Under federal law, toilets must not exceed 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf). High-efficiency toilets (HETs) go beyond the sta
  
  
• New Technique Fabricates Plumbing for Microfl...
  nsf.gov, Oct 20, 2006
  In the final step, the pipes are flooded with a resin that hardens under exposure to ultraviolet light. The material is
  
  
• Wintertime and Frozen Pipes
  cdc.gov, Oct 20, 2006
  The long-term solution for frozen pipes is to provide adequate insulation and heat. Methods may include wrapping pipes w
  
  

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