Water Quality
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New guide addresses stagnant water in buildings with low occupancy
Not many buildings are fully occupied right now in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the International Association of Plumbing ... -
Plumbers warn of health risks in rush to lead-free products
One of the nation’s oldest tapware manufacturers says moves by state and federal building authorities to mandate lead-free plumbing products could have serious health risks by ... -
Protecting your water post COVID-19
As the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions ease, it is important that business owners ensure the safety of their building’s water systems before occupancy resumes. Master Plumbers’ Association ... -
Ferguson joins call for safe water and sanitation
US plumbing supply distributor Ferguson has joined the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH), governments and NGOs in a bid to help Americans who lack ... -
PEQ update: What went in?
Readers had plenty of questions about some specially installed equipment in a previous story – here we give you the answers. In the Spring edition of ... -
Lead is a pain in the brass
The case for lead-free brassware has been gaining momentum recently after a number of incidents of lead contamination in drinking water. Adelle King reports. There has ... -
Building a Conspiracy – Construction Industry Greenwash at its Best
In August 2017, Four Corners exposed waste contractors who disposed of trucking waste for recycling over the border from NSW to QLD and into landfill to ... -
IAPMO Group acquires Aquadiagnostics laboratory
The IAPMO Group has announced the acquisition of the independently accredited testing laboratory Aquadiagnostics Water Research and Technology Center, which is based in Bengaluru, India. Previously ... -
The city of Greater Geelong public drinking water update
The City of Greater Geelong council has announced it has now completed testing of public drinking fountains and found 80 with levels of lead above the ... -
Turning up the heat with MicroHeat
An Australian invention is redefining the way water is heated and the result could lead to a reduction in Legionella, too. Jeff Patchell reports. At ...
