The 2017 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand) was the culmination of a 10-year effort to develop codified water-efficiency provisions that would result in a 20% reduction in water use from the minimum code requirements contained in the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).

Let's be realistic. The average consumer still isn't all that interested in finding ways to use their domestic water supply more than once.

Water reuse systems can provide an additional source of critically needed water and reduce the strain on municipal resources.

Uponor is expanding its offering of AquaPEX reclaimed water tubing for reclaimed water (graywater) systems.

Plastic piping systems can help conserve water and energy.

It’s available in 10, 20 and 30 gpm, with a maximum shut-off pressure of more than 100 psi and a high quality 115 V or 230 V, 1/2 hp motor.

Nexus eWater at-home Water and Energy Recycler is an on-site graywater treatment and recycling solution for zero net energy and other low-impact residential projects.

When trying to learn about being green and reusing water, one can feel suffocated by all the terminology. There’s graywater, blackwater, reclaimed water, recycled water, potable water and nonpotable water. Let’s start with defining these terms.