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
Webinars
Join the International Code Council and water experts from around the world for a series of free webinars covering a wide range of water conservation-related topics.
Water Matters: The Windsor Declaration and Global Solutions for Water Scarcity
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
4:00 PM ET
Join water experts for an engaging webinar exploring the transformative Windsor Declaration - a global initiative uniting bathroom manufacturers, trade associations and certification bodies to tackle the pressing issue of water scarcity. Discover how the Declaration’s commitment to water efficiency and sustainable innovation is driving meaningful change, and learn how you can contribute to this bold vision for a more water-resilient future.
In this webinar, attendees will:
- Dive into the Windsor Declaration's key commitments and its global impact
- Explore cutting-edge water-efficient technologies highlighted in the Declaration
- Understand how industry collaboration is key to solving water scarcity and ensuring sustainable water use
- Gain practical strategies for aligning with the Declaration's goals
Speakers:
- Tom Reynolds, Chief Executive, Bathroom Manufacturers Association
- Tom Roberts, Global Director - PMG, International Code Council
How Will Model Codes Need to Change to Promote Water Reuse
Thursday, March 13, 2025
1:00 PM ET
Today’s national model codes contain provisions that encourage water conservation, but they fall short when it comes to promoting water reuse. This webinar will explore the current provisions for water reuse and identify the necessary changes to model codes that will help eliminate barriers, making them stronger advocates for water reuse.
In this webinar, attendees will:
- Gain insight into current model code provisions supporting water reuse
- Review proposed changes for the next version of the model codes
- Discuss potential objections to water reuse from the perspective of today's AHJs based on the codes they enforce
- Understand the psychological challenges faced by both code enforcers and users
- Learn about future code modifications needed to effectively promote water reuse from the perspective of code enforcement
Speakers:
- Lisa Reiheld, Director of PMG Technical Resources, International Code Council
- Rich Anderson, Director of PMG Technical Resources, International Code Council
- Ramiro Mata, Standards Manager, PMG Technical Resources, International Code Council
Water Research and Technology Water Management, Conservation, and Efficiency
Thursday, March 20, 2025
2:00 PM ET
This webinar will explore research focused on sustainable infrastructure development, particularly in water management, efficiency and conservation. Key topics will include the WISE tool; water reuse strategies and applications, as well as the challenges hindering their widespread adoption; and the 2021 International Water Conservation Code Provisions® (IWCCP).
In this webinar, attendees will:
- Learn how the WISE tool helps design sustainable water reuse strategies, selecting the most effective OSWT solutions based on local conditions
- Gain insights into current water reuse applications, the challenges in implementing these systems and strategies for overcoming them
- Understand the state of global water resources and how to assess and improve local infrastructure to support water conservation
- Explore strategies for integrating water reuse technologies into comprehensive and efficient design solutions
Speakers:
- Dr. Esber Andiroglu, Director of MS-CM program with the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at the University of Miami
- Austin Perry, PhD Candidate at the University of Miami
- Drew Rich, PhD Candidate at the University of Miami
- Kyrah Williams, PhD Candidate at the University of Miami
Global Water Solutions
Thursday, March 27, 2025
1:00 PM ET
This webinar will showcase presentations from experts across Australia, UK, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands, offering a global perspective on critical topics like leak detection, desalination, water efficiency and recycling. These international insights will highlight innovative solutions for producing, conserving and reusing our most precious resource – drinking water.
In this webinar, attendees will gain an understanding of:
- Desalination and innovative drinking water generation solutions
- The latest research and advancements in leak detection technology
- The impact of water efficiency labeling on consumer awareness and water conservation
- Emerging opportunities for water reuse on a global scale
Host:
- Tom Roberts
Presenters:
- Dr James Gong, Senior lecturer of water engineering at Deakin University (Australia)
- Yvonne Orgill, Managing Director at the Unified Water Label Association (United Kingrom)
- Nick Post, Water specialist and Regulations at Hydraloop (Netherlands)
- Dr Zohreh Movahed, Water Management Consultant at WATEK Engineering Corporation (United States)
- Peter McLennan, CEO at the Backflow Prevention Association of Australia, and Legionella Management Advisory Group (Australia)
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.