Backflow prevention is vital for the safety of our potable water supply; the technology stops “undesirable” fluids, such as sewer water or chemicals, from contaminating our drinking water. National Backflow Prevention Day, Aug. 16, raises awareness of the critical issue.

From its humble beginnings as a hardware store, to the manufacture of cheese-making equipment and its expansion into the floor drain sector, this Wisconsin-based manufacturer has certainly created a niche for itself.

A building’s fire protection system may require fire pumps and associated equipment. Engineers should follow these planning and design best practices to protect against various risk factors and ensure reliability during emergencies.

Thermal disinfection or short-term chemical disinfection may kill Legionella bacteria on the surface of the biofilm, but it does not kill bacteria under it. Bacteria can go into a cyst form, encapsulating it inside an amoeba and deep within layers of buildup on a pipe wall covered with biofilm.

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions has announced a 50% increase in pipe production capacity.

The company's pressing technology has now been approved for use on CVNs (carrier vessel nuclear).

ASHRAE is pleased to introduce its newly installed 2024-25 Society president, executive committee officers and directors.

National High-Performance Buildings Week returns June 24-28 in Washington, D.C.

The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), has announced the winners of its Projects and Members of the Year for 2023.