The Code Council’s 2nd Annual World Water Awareness Campaign Aims to Combat Global Water Crisis

Water is a fundamental human need, yet billions of people around the world lack access to safe and clean water – and the situation is projected to worsen in the years to come.

According to the World Health Organization, it is estimated that around 2 billion people do not have reliable access to safely managed drinking water and 3.6 billion people lack adequate sanitation services.

To help solve the global water and sanitation crisis, the International Code Council’s World Water Awareness campaign, which takes place annually in March, aims to raise awareness about the water crisis and our collective responsibility to address it through long-term, consistent water conservation efforts.

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Dive In: Join the World Water Awareness Campaign

The World Water Awareness campaign includes information and resources, including in-depth articles on water conservation initiatives and the advantages of using the International Codes® (I-Codes) to combat water scarcity, that will help guide decision-makers in managing limited natural resources on a global scale.

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The Code Council will also be hosting a series of virtual events to educate individuals and decision-makers on the water crisis and how codes and standards are crucial for sustainable water management.

Join the Code Council and water experts from around the world for webinars discussing water conservation-related topics including:

• ICC Learn Live event, Water Matters: The Windsor Summit and Declaration: A landmark event for the plumbing industry, on Wednesday, March 5
• ICC Learn Live event, How Will Model Codes Need to Change to Promote Water Reuse, on Thursday, March 13
• ICC Learn Live event, Water Research and Technology Water Management, Conservation, and Efficiency, on Thursday, March 20
• ICC Learn Live event, Global Water Solutions: An international perspective, on Thursday, March 27

Registration links for all events can be found here.  

You can also join the Code Council in celebrating World Plumbing Day on March 11, emphasizing the vital role plumbing plays in securing access to clean and safe water and promoting proper sanitation and hygiene. 

Additionally, mark your calendars for World Water Day on March 22, an occasion to raise awareness about water scarcity, water pollution and the need for access to clean and safe water for all. 

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Water Scarcity Addressed in the International Codes

The Code Council’s I-Codes and standards are consistently being updated to provide new solutions to address water scarcity issues.

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For example, the International Water Conservation Code Provisions® offers a comprehensive framework to address today’s pressing water conservation challenges. Similarly, the International Green Construction Code® and the National Green Building Standard, along with specific standards like the CSA B805/ICC 805 – Rainwater Harvesting Standard and RESNET/ICC 850 – Water Use Performance of One- and Two-Family Dwellings Standard, can be implemented individually or in combination to promote water conservation measures. 

Click here to learn more about the Code Council’s World Water Awareness campaign and get involved. 

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