A proposed series of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations that set maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other so-called ‘GenX chemicals’ are set to go into effect in the fall.

This is an exciting time in the water heater industry.

Preparations are already underway to ensure that the 2020 Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS), to be held May 12-13, 2020, at the Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio, is the most comprehensive and informative event since the symposium debuted in 2008.

With global concerns of water scarcity, lack of clean water access and efficient use of water in business and industry, a new Xylem podcast called “Solving Water” is a resource for water professionals to learn more about these vital issues.

The proposed rule represents the first major overhaul of federal protections for lead in drinking water in two decades.

The Uniform Plumbing Code is developed to govern the installation and inspection of plumbing systems.

"The American consumer will pay the price of the new tariffs," said PMI's Kerry Stackpole.

Hearings are ongoing through at least today, and formal written post-hearing rebuttal comments are due Sept. 6.

Comments are due by June 25.

“These are people who were really affected by President Trump’s tax cuts,” Universal Operations Manager Vic Poma said.