Vital Link Between Water Quality & Well-being
Water is a fundamental resource for life, indispensable for hydration, sanitation, and countless industrial and agricultural processes. However, the quality of water considered suitable...
Clarifying ASSE 12000 Scopes
At ASSE International headquarters, we receive calls and correspondence from people not certain of the differences within ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 12000-2021, Professional Qualifications Standard for...
Chicago’s 1933 World’s Fair and Backflow
In 1933, Chicago hosted the World’s Fair, which resulted in an unintentional backflow disaster. The sewer systems in the city were undersized and the...
Certification News and Updates
ASSE staff and technical committees are constantly reviewing ways to improve our certification exams.
When you make a commitment to advance your career, becoming certified...
Why Being Certified Makes a Difference
Have you ever wondered, “Why am I doing this to myself? Why am I taking time away from family/friends to take these courses when...
Goodbye & Hello
Prevention Rather Than Cure” has been ASSE’s motto for as long as anyone can remember. It is a motto that we quote often and...
ASSE Is All About Backflow
Welcome to this year’s annual Backflow Prevention Issue of Working Pressure magazine. Aug. 16, 2022 was the second annual National Backflow Prevention Day. It...
Rainwater Catchment Systems
ASSE depends on the knowledge and expertise of working group members to help us develop comprehensive standards that establish minimum qualifications for people working...
Water Treatment Equipment Personnel
Keeping in theme with this edition of Working Pressure, I want to cover the progress being made on the development of a new professional...
Safety of Buildings & Occupants
For 115 years, ASSE International has been bringing the industry together to improve the performance and reliability of products and professionals. By working together,...