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AWE Signs MOU with International Plumbing Manufacturers Association Regarding Multiple Showerheads

Submitted on November 7, 2019

For some time, the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) has been concerned about the issue of multiple showerheads in single shower stalls, and particularly how the subject is treated in green stretch codes that stress water efficiency. After some negotiation, on November 7th AWE and the Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) came to an agreement and signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deal with this issue.

2019 AWE Water Star Award

Submitted on October 3, 2019

Congratulations to 2019 AWE Water Star Recipient Kathy Nguyen of Cobb County Water System!

AWE Wins 2019 WaterSense Excellence Award for Strategic Collaboration

Submitted on October 3, 2019

2019 WaterSense Award goes to the Alliance for Water Efficiency for Excellence in Strategic Collaboration!

AWE's Mary Ann Dickinson Won Green Professional of the Year Award

Submitted on September 24, 2019

Congratulations to Mary Ann Dickinson for being awarded the 2019 Green Professional of the Year by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

Water Efficiency Watch - September 2019

Submitted on September 10, 2019

19-9 #82 AWE Launches New and Improved Website; WaterSmart Innovations 2019 Preview and AWE Annual Member Meetings; AWE Survey on Research Priorities; AWE’s Advocacy Efforts on WaterSense Program and Tax-Exempt Rebates for Water Efficiency and Conservation...

Water Efficiency Watch - July 2019

Submitted on July 5, 2019

19-7 #81 Water Efficiency Watch July 2019 - Nevada passes water efficiency legislation in response to AWE scorecard, U.S. Chamber joins effort to secure WaterSense funding and tax-free rebates, Newsletter founder and editor Peter Mayer steps down after 18 years, AWE member spotlight on the city of Sacramento, AWE member news, and much more.

2019 In-Person, Pre-WSI Meetings Scheduled

Submitted on July 1, 2019

AWE has scheduled this year’s in-person committee and annual member meetings to be held on Tuesday, October 1 in Las Vegas, NV.

Water Efficiency Watch - May 2019

Submitted on May 2, 2019

19-5 #80 Water Efficiency Watch May 2019 - WaterSense on the chopping block again; WaterSense new home specification; Illinois conservation funding; American Water Works Association Water Science; Imperial Irrigation District sues to stop the Drought Contingency Plans; New AWE report on water loss policies; Southern Nevada Water Authority rebates home leak detection devices; AWE member news; and much more.

Coming Soon! National Practical Plumbing Handbook

Submitted on May 1, 2019

Coming soon an updated and redesigned the Practical Plumbing Handbook, an excellent resource on how to repair and perform preventative maintenance on the fixtures in your home.

WaterSense Proposed for Elimination Once Again

Submitted on March 19, 2019

President Trump has released his budget for FY2020, and it proposes to eliminate the WaterSense program – yet again.

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