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 knowing that when they tum on their faucets, they will have clean water to drink. But for too many, that’s not the case. Countless families, schools, and businesses have their water pumped through a lead pipe, lead valve, or lead fixture, putting those who drink it at risk for brain or kidney damage. That’s wrong, and as a Nation, we have an obligation to do something about it. My Adm ..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 (WPC) at the 2023 World Plumbing Conference, concluding last week in Shanghai, China, and via remote online channels. Viola, who previously served on the WPC executive board as deputy chair, carries nearly 30 years of senior management experience within the plumbing and mechanical industry. He joined IAPMO in 2007 and was promoted to CEO in 2020. Viola holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Northern Illinois University and h ..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 the responsibility, and spend more time doing it each day, according to a new report released today by UNICEF and WHO. Progress on household drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) 2000-2022: Special focus on gender – which provides the first in-depth analysis of gender inequalities in WASH – also notes that women and girls are more likely to feel unsafe using a toilet outside of the home and disproportionately feel the ..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: Dr. Aaron Salzberg (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Tom Bigley (World Plumbing Council), Dain Hansen (IAPMO), Dr. Maria Neira (World Health Organization), Peter Laugharn (Conrad N. Hilton Foundation), Jorge Alvarez-Sala Torreano (UNICEF), Dr. Jean Baptiste K. (World Vision), Tom Palkon (IWSH Foundation (International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation) , E ..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. One of the projects implemented under the Standards and Labelling (S&L) Programme at SANEDI, is the Water Efficiency Project, which aims to champion the development and implementation of water efficient standards in the country. As part of this project, the S&L Programme has partnered with the Collaborative Labelling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP NGO) to host ..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 (IWSH) and the World Plumbing Council (WPC) will host 12 young plumbers from seven different countries at ISH 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany, to showcase the job skills needed by today’s plumbing professionals. In the latest edition of the WPC-IWSH Plumbing Champions program, the plumbers will assemble pre-wall frame systems and internal plumbing during the first three days ..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 the U.S. about how safe and effective plumbing systems keep families and communities healthy and resilient. Each week in March — which also includes World Plumbing Day (March 11) and World Water Day (March 22) — will focus on the four ways water and plumbing impact our lives with solutions to ensure our communities are safeguarded and ready for the future: How Plumbing Protects Public Health ..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 last time your favorite superhero used powers to ensure you have safe drinking water and proper sanitation? The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is leading the charge to spotlight the real-life superheroes who protect our everyday lives by launching a new children’s coloring book today. “My Mom Is a Plumbing Superhero” is the first children’s ..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 more about the industry, and the third of which goes to a trainer/instructor to attend the annual UA Instructor Training Program in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The scholarships are available to individuals actively involved in their local plumbing industry, particularly in education and training. They help create an educational exchange between plumbing industry participants from different countries; increase ..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 Special Edition (WSC2022SE), Nov. 2-4 at GROHE Technikum in Lahr, Germany. The competition showcased national champions from 20 WorldSkills member countries. IAPMO CEO and World Plumbing Council (WPC) Deputy Chair Dave Viola relished the opportunity to present medals to the winning champions, concluding a thrilling three-day competition at the celebratory closing ceremony on Saturday, Nov ..read more