
Protecting Water Quality and Public Health Through Harmonization
July 9, 2026
Thought leadership about the world's water crisis
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July 9, 2026

By Kerry Stackpole, IOM, FASAE, CAE

With more choices for kitchen and bath products on the market than ever, Plumbing Manufacturers International’s Rethink Water initiative encourages shoppers to choose certified, water-efficient products that increase home value while reducing water and energy bills.

Access to safe, clean water depends on plumbers, and there’s a shortage right now of more than 500,000 plumbers in the United States.

Plumbing Manufacturers International has published new website content and a video about reducing lead in drinking water.

By Belinda Wise, PMI Board of Directors President, Neoperl US

By Kerry Stackpole, FASAE, CAE, PMI CEO/Executive Director

Allow facts and science to guide your water decisions

In a landmark collaboration, global bathroom industry trade bodies have united to support the ambitious commitments outlined in the newly signed Windsor Declaration.

The second chapter of the Rethink Water initiative addresses the importance of safely and responsibly managing building plumbing systems, which consist of many parts, including pipes, valves, water heaters, fixtures and fittings, pumps and drains.