Water Quality

POU Water Heaters & Coolers

Point-of-use water heaters and coolers are becoming more common every day. Because these devices are often plumbed in and provide drinking water, safety and...

Water Systems Products

In 2018, ASSE International held 64 product standard working group meetings. By any measure, that is a lot to queue up for a single...

EPA Final Lead Free Ruling

On Sept. 1, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final regulation on the “Use of Lead-Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder and...

Water Treatment Standards

I have several posters on display in my office — some of which were contenders in the World Plumbing Council’s 2011 International Student Poster...

Water Treatment Equipment Personnel Standard and Certification Program

With stories of poor water quality making headlines across the country, and increasing consumer demand for water treatment systems, the need for qualified, knowledgeable...

Automatically Regenerable Point of Entry Nitrate Reduction System

Nitrate levels, in all water worldwide, are rising due to the use of inorganic fertilizers. Nitrate concentrations are also rising in ground...

Industry Standards Speed Up Market Acceptance

New technology and product certification have an interesting relationship in the world of plumbing. We all understand the inherent risks in new technologies —...

ASSE Expands Services to the Drinking Water-Conditioning and Treatment Industry

Aging infrastructure and water scarcity issues continue to present challenges for ensuring that homes and business have access to clean, safe drinking water. Flint,...

PFAS and Water Quality

The dawn of PFAS awareness is upon us! It is hard to have a discussion on water quality here in Washington, D.C....

ASSE LEC #2004 to ASSE Standard #1090

ASSE International Listing Evaluation Criteria (LEC) provides manufacturers with an avenue to certify unique, novel products that do not fit the scope of an...