World Water Awareness
Protecting Every Drop: Water Standards for a Resilient Future
World Water Awareness
Protecting Every Drop: Water Standards for a Resilient Future
World Water Awareness
In-Person and Virtual Events
Join the International Code Council and water experts from around the world for both in-person and virtual events covering a wide range of water conservation-related topics.
In-Person Events
Standards Save:
A Water Conservation Summit
Updated Start Time: Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. ET
National Press Club
529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045
Join the International Code Council and water experts at the National Press Club for “Standards Save: A Water Conservation Summit”. The Code Council will release findings of a new University of Miami study examining the critical need for the rapid adoption of modern, updated water conservation standards.
Unable to attend in person? Watch the event live using the link below.
Speakers
Zach Schafer, Senior Advisor, EPA Office of Water
Maureen M. Holman Esq., Vice President, Shared Services, DC Water
Roque Sánchez, Senior Advisor, Bureau of Reclamation
Andrew Williams, Staff Director, Senate Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife
Carolyn Berndt, Legislative Director, Sustainability, National League of Cities
Dominic Sims, CEO, International Code Council
Report Presentation
Dr. Esber Andiroglu, Dept. of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering and School of Architecture, University of Miami
Virtual Events
Webinar: Increasing Sustainability and Community Resilience Through Water Reuse
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
1:00 pm ET
This ICC Learn Live event will explore water reuse in the built environment. Industry experts and Code Council partners such as the EPA, National Blue-Ribbon Commission and manufacturers of onsite water reuse systems will present on behalf of their organizations and the PMG Code Action Committee (CAC) Water Reuse Working Group. Attendees will learn and gain insight into industry innovations and a preview of the PMG CAC Water Reuse proposals for the 2027 International Plumbing Code® and International Residential Code®.
- NBRC efforts to bring water reuse as a viable option for sustainability and conservation.
- EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP), precisely action 2.18.
- WateReuse trade association updates on laws, policy, funding, and public acceptance of recycled water.
- PMG CAC Water Reuse working group's effort to expand onsite water reuse in the built environment.
Speaker: Rich Anderson (ICC-PMG Host)
Panelists: Paula Kehoe, NBRC; Sharron Nappier, EPA; Pat Sinicropi, WateReuse; Adam Stern, Natural Systems Utilities and PMG CAC Water Reuse working group; Rich Anderson, ICC (host).
Webinar: Why is Pipe Sizing Important?
Monday, March 4, 2024
12:30 pm ET
This ICC Learn Live event will be a hybrid presentation on the history of plumbing, the various methods of pipe sizing for supply, drain & vent systems, a brief summary of the research aspect and the development of ICC 815: Standard for Sizing Water Distribution, Sanitary Drainage and Vent Piping Systems.
Learning Objectives:
- History of Pipe Sizing
- Factors Driving the Need for Pipe Sizing
- Unintended Consequences of Modern Flow Rates
- Current Pipe Sizing Methods
- Intro to ICC 815 Standard
Speakers: Ramiro Mata and Lisa Reiheld (ICC-PMG Hosts)
Panelists: John Lansing (Plumbing Design Engineer), Gary Klein (815 Chair), Esber Andiroglu (University of Miami)
Webinar: Global Pipe-Sizing Collaboration
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
4:00 am ET
This ICC Learn Live event will feature speakers from Australia, Germany, New Zealand and the United States who participate on the ICC 815 committee. Each speaker will provide an overview of the different pipe-sizing methods and the research undertaken in their regions which is being used to inform ICC 815 Standard for Sizing Water Distribution, Sanitary Drainage and Vent Piping Systems.
Speakers: Tom Roberts (ICC-PMG Host)
Panelists: Tom Wise (Australia), Gary Klein (USA), Frank Schmidt (Germany) and Ross Wakefield (New Zealand).
Mark Your Calendar
World Plumbing Day
March 11
World Plumbing Day is an international event observed on March 11 each year. It was established by the World Plumbing Council (WPC) to recognize the importance of plumbing in modern society and to raise awareness about the role of plumbing in promoting public health and environmental sustainability. The day aims to highlight the crucial role that plumbing plays in ensuring access to clean and safe water, proper sanitation, and hygiene.
World Water Day
March 22
World Water Day is an annual event celebrated on March 22, since 1993. It is designated by the United Nations (UN) to focus attention on the global water crisis impacting 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water, and to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about water scarcity, water pollution and the need for access to clean and safe water for all.