One of the first things we learn in the plumbing profession is the allowable water pressure for a water distribution system. A maximum pressure of 80 psi was beat into my head at an early age. Some area of the country with high-rise buildings will allow up to 100 psi, while in other areas the pressure was lowered to 60 psi in an effort to conserve water.

Governor Jerry Brown declares state of emergency for California, CA-NV AWWA calls on drinking water community to take necessary actions. 

IAPMO promotes Dave Viola to COO and hires Lee Mercer to VP of industry relations.

Nest Labs makes The Nest Thermostat and other smart home appliances.

The Bunker is offering 25% off Sioux Chief and Tomahawk promotional items for the grand opening.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with boiler manufacturers U.S. Boiler Co., New Yorker Boiler Co. and Crown Boiler Co., announced voluntary recalls of boiler models due to carbon monoxide poisoning hazards.

ASPE celebrates 50 years of advancing plumbing engineering.

A. O. Smith appointed David S. Chisolm as vice president-marketing for its North American water heater business.

The Training Partnership agreement includes educational and training programs designed for pump end-users, distributor and engineering consulting firms.  

UA and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) have reached an agreement on a landmark proposal to save energy and water in new buildings with a proposal to IAPMO.