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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and Alliance for Water Efficiency Partner to Support Water Usage Research and Education 

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) have announced an extension of their partnership that will support research to improve the efficiency of lawns and other landscapes.

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  • MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) have announced an extension of their partnership that will support research to improve the efficiency of lawns and other landscapes.
  • “We are honored to receive this funding from The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, which continues our long-standing partnership to research how to design, grow, and irrigate lawns and other landscapes to save water and enhance the environment,” said Ron Burke, President and CEO, Alliance for Water Efficiency.
  • “We’ve seen firsthand the benefits of water conservation research and look forward to the results of our new planned project with AWE.
  • The Guidebook will help water utilities and city water departments effectively design and implement landscape transformation and irrigation programs to save water and enhance the environment.

Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Receives Sixth EPA Sustained Excellence Award

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (District) received its sixth Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense® program for its long-standing dedication to water conservation, collaboration, WaterSense outreach, and water resources education. This is the ninth consecutive year the District has been recognized for its WaterSense partnership efforts by the EPA. The District was honored in October during the annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, alongside organizations from across the U.S., for their commitment to promoting WaterSense and water efficiency in 2022.

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  • The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (District) received its sixth Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense® program for its long-standing dedication to water conservation, collaboration, WaterSense outreach, and water resources education
    ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (District) received its sixth Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense® program for its long-standing dedication to water conservation, collaboration, WaterSense outreach, and water resources education.
  • "We are pleased to once again be recognized by the EPA for our regional outreach to promote water efficiency," said Danny Johnson, Director of the Metro Water District.
  • Since its creation in 2001, the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (Metro Water District) has implemented one of the most comprehensive regional water management plans in the country.
  • Jennifer Lesnieski, Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, 4044838150, [email protected] , https://northgeorgiawater.org/

Flume Water Recognized with Prestigious Business Innovation Award from Alliance of Water Efficiency

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flume Inc. on Wednesday, August 2, received the prestigious Business Innovative Award from the Alliance of Water Efficiency (AWE) during the Water Efficiency and Conservation Symposium in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flume Inc. on Wednesday, August 2, received the prestigious Business Innovative Award from the Alliance of Water Efficiency (AWE) during the Water Efficiency and Conservation Symposium in Chicago, Illinois.
  • Flume is honored to partner with AWE and their shared commitment to advancing water efficiency and sustainability.
  • Utilizing a nationwide network of Flume Water Monitors, Flume works with water agencies around the nation to provide a suite of community-specific analytics, including indoor vs. outdoor water use, water fixture-level data, seasonal trends in residential water use, real-time leak alerts, and more.
  • "The Business Innovation Award highlights Flume's dedication to advancing water management," said Ric Miles, CEO of Flume.

Pennsylvania American Water Asks Customers to Voluntarily Reduce Nonessential Water Use Due to Drought Watch Declaration

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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Pennsylvania American Water is encouraging customers statewide to voluntarily reduce their water consumption in response to the drought watch declaration announced yesterday by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

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  • Pennsylvania American Water is encouraging customers statewide to voluntarily reduce their water consumption in response to the drought watch declaration announced yesterday by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
  • “We’re asking our customers to observe the DEP’s request and be mindful of their nonessential water use during this drought watch, while we vigilantly monitor our drinking water sources,” said Jim Runzer, vice president of operations for Pennsylvania American Water.
  • According to DEP, a drought watch declaration is the first and least severe level of the state’s three drought classifications.
  • Pennsylvania American Water offers multiple water conservation resources in the Wise Water Use section of its website.

Flume Q1 2023 Residential Water Use Index Ranks Indoor Efficiency By State

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flume Data Labs released the Q1 2023 update to the Household Water Use Index, the leading measure of U.S. household water use. Flume Data Labs publishes the Household Water Use Index quarterly, regularly assessing water use from single-family homes in the largest 15 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). Analysis is based on data from tens of thousands of Flume sensors installed on household water meters across the nation.

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  • SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flume Data Labs released the Q1 2023 update to the Household Water Use Index , the leading measure of U.S. household water use.
  • Flume Data Labs publishes the Household Water Use Index quarterly, regularly assessing water use in homes across the US.
  • During Q1 2023, the average residential indoor use in the 15 largest MSAs was 38.0 Gallons per Capita per Day (GPCD).
  • Last year, the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) published the 2022 U.S. State Policy Scorecard for Water Efficiency and Sustainability.

The Chicago Faucet Company Celebrates 15 Year Partnership with EPA WaterSense

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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DES PLAINES, Ill., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chicago Faucet Company (CFC), a Geberit Group company, is proud to celebrate its 15-year partnership with WaterSense, a program sponsored by the EPA. Both company brands, Chicago Faucets and Geberit join WaterSense in promoting efficiency and enhancing the market for water efficient products, programs and practices while protecting the future of our nation's water supply. Both of the company's brands: Chicago Faucets and Geberit offer products that are WaterSense listed.

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  • The Chicago Faucet Company (CFC), a Geberit Group company, is proud to celebrate its 15-year partnership with WaterSense, a program sponsored by the EPA.
  • DES PLAINES, Ill., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chicago Faucet Company (CFC), a Geberit Group company, is proud to celebrate its 15-year partnership with WaterSense, a program sponsored by the EPA.
  • Both the Chicago Faucet Company along with our parent company in Europe, the Geberit Group take sustainability seriously.
  • For additional information, contact The Chicago Faucet Company at 2100 South Clearwater Drive, Des Plaines, IL 60018, or call 800-566-2100 or visit chicagofaucets.com .

Chicago Faucets Adds Matte Black Finish to E-Tronic® 80 Sensor Faucet and Soap Dispenser Series - More Touchless Design Options While Helping Prevent Infections

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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DES PLAINES, Ill., Nov. 18, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chicago Faucets introduced a matte black finish to the E-Tronic® 80 electronic touchless faucet and soap dispenser family of commercial restroom fixtures. Building owners, schools and facility managers appreciate the clean look with above deck intelligent electronics that eliminate clutter below the deck and enhance the overall design of the room. They also like the innovative engineering and solid construction that makes for intuitive, feature laden and vandal resistant faucets and soap dispensers.

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  • Chicago Faucets' E-Tronic 80 Sensor Faucet and Soap Dispenser Series are now available in matte black and plated chrome finishes.
  • The company is the leader in WaterSense faucets and also has a wide assortment of touchless design faucet options for commercial buildings that help prevent infections.
  • DES PLAINES, Ill., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chicago Faucets introduced a matte black finish to the E-Tronic 80 electronic touchless faucet and soap dispenser family of commercial restroom fixtures.
  • "More and more customers requested (or prefer) matte black finish for commercial restrooms so we came out with the E-Tronic 80 handsfree faucet and matching soap dispenser in matte black," says Greg Hunt, Chicago Faucets commercial product manager.

American Water Earns 2022 WaterSense® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today it earned the 2022 WaterSense Excellence in Education and Outreach award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today it earned the 2022 WaterSense Excellence in Education and Outreach award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • American Water is honored to receive the 2022 WaterSense Excellence Award from the U.S. EPA, said Cheryl Norton, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, American Water.
  • Together, with our subsidiaries, American Water was recognized for:
    Promoting WaterSense labeled products through conservation educational programs across our national footprint.
  • Illinois American Water featured a Water Learning Center on its website to educate residents on finding and fixing leaks and other types of water conservation.

Improving Water Quality in Today's Modern Hygiene Infrastructure on Tap at Seventh Annual Emerging Water Technology Symposium

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Friday, May 20, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the nation's largest federal investment in water underway in the form of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, water quality and water conservation solutions took center stage last week at the biennial Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS).

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  • SAN ANTONIO, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the nation's largest federal investment in water underway in the form of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, water quality and water conservation solutions took center stage last week at the biennial Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS).
  • "In about 19 years, we've seen water and sanitation access reach more than 45 million people through more than 10 million microloans, with $3.7 billion disbursed to households," he said.
  • One development, the Oakridge Centre, utilized the IAPMO Water Demand Calculator and is expected to have the largest non-potable water system in North America.
  • Improved water management requires knowledgeable Legionella prevention and water service providers, which can come from certification to ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 12080 for Legionella Water Safety and Management Personnel.

New Study: Utility Water Conservation Programs Save Water, Lower Customer Bills

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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This study, The Economic Value of Water Efficiency, is yet another proof point showing that water conservation promotes affordability.

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  • This study, The Economic Value of Water Efficiency, is yet another proof point showing that water conservation promotes affordability.
  • Because of its commitment to both water conservation and affordability for customers, Cal Water supports SB 1469 (Sens.
  • Our study shows that conservation practices work to not only save water, but also save customers money.
  • Passage of SB 1469 is needed to ensure water agencies arent penalized for water efficiency programs that address Californias water crisis and lower water bills.