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    New Jersey Declares March as March4Water Month; California Introduces Legislation to Recognize the Critical Role of Water Infrastructure

    New Jersey Declares March as March4Water Month; California Introduces Legislation to Recognize the Critical Role of Water Infrastructure

    Ontario, California – New Jersey has officially declared March as March4Water Month, recognizing the importance of strong water infrastructure, while California has introduced legislation to follow suit. These actions highlight the growing recognition of the need for policies that strengthen plumbing systems and safeguard access to clean, reliable water in the face of natural disasters and other infrastructure challenges. 

    Led by IAPMO, March4Water unites policymakers, industry leaders, and communities to address the pressing issues impacting water systems, from aging infrastructure to the increasing strain placed on plumbing systems by droughts, hurricanes, wildfires, and other stressors. 

    “Safe and reliable water systems don’t happen by chance—they require skilled plumbing professionals governed by effective codes and standards,” said Dave Viola, IAPMO CEO and chair of the World Plumbing Council. “New Jersey’s leadership in declaring March as March4Water Month and California’s legislative action reinforce the critical role of plumbing in creating a safer built environment."

    The plumbing industry plays an important role in creating jobs and energizing local economies. Nationally, there are more than 530,000 plumbers working across 127,000 plumbing businesses – most of them small, local businesses. Additionally, manufacturing in the plumbing sector directly supports more than 208,000 jobs in the United States.

    Policymakers across the country are facing difficult decisions as they work to modernize plumbing infrastructure to maintain economic growth. IAPMO provides the expertise and technical guidance needed to help communities adopt solutions that balance safety, affordability, and long-term reliability. 

    To learn more about March4Water and how to get involved, visit www.uniformcodes.org/march4water

    ASSE Seeks Working Group Members for Development of Four Professional Qualification Standards

    09 October 2025

    ASSE International is seeking working group members to update four professional qualification standards: ASSE 13000 Standard for Service Plumber and Residential Mechanical Service Technician; ASSE 15000 Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems; ASSE 27000 Standard for Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems Personnel; and ASSE 29000 Standard for Personnel Related to Safe Pressure Testing of Piping Systems.

    IAPMO Solicits Public Comments for 2027 WE•Stand, USHGC, USPSHTC

    08 October 2025

    IAPMO®, publisher of the Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand), Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC), is calling for public comments on the 2025 Report on Proposals (ROP) for the 2027 editions of these model codes, the preceding editions of which are American National Standards.

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