Water efficiency will become increasingly important to green building efforts in the US during the next five years, according to the newly released Water Use in Buildings: Achieving Business Performance Benefits through Efficiency , a SmartMarket Report sponsored by Chicago Faucets... more info»

NSW Water Minister Phil Costa today announced the introduction of Water Wise Rules for Greater Sydney, ending more than five years of tough drought restrictions. Mr Costa said the announcement comes after careful consideration of storage levels, rainfall forecasts and additional water sources, such as recycling and desalination... more info»

A new Australian protocol aims to simplify things for manufacturers of greywater treatment technologies and increase their adoption by consumers... more info»

The cream of Australia’s plumbing industry descended upon the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney for the 2009 Plumbing Supply Forum. Attendees from all over the country and from all sectors of the industry listened and participated in discussions at the Plumbing Supply Forum (PSF) about Standards, WELS, building and construction, the economy, consumer perspectives, codes and sustainability... more info»