Water use soars in the summertime, and drought-affected regions have been tightening their faucets in an effort to conserve water. While some towns have gone so far as to restrict lawn watering and public fountains, better technology and a new EPA labeling system called WaterSense make it easier to be...
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. -- The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute is battling proposed California legislation that would ban lead in plumbing products. The proposed 0.25% lead content is so restrictive that no faucet on the market could meet it, PMI said. For example, proponents of...
TO PARAPHRASE a certain former governor of California, who famously remarked during a 1980 presidential debate: "Well, there you go again ..." Only two months ago in this space, we told you that a California bill that would...
Elevated levels of lead in Washington, D.C.'s drinking water became national news in 2004, reviving interest in a public health issue that had largely faded from the media spotlight since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized the Lead and Copper Rule LCR in 1991. Although most...
Water conservation around the world is a larger issue as population levels rise. Luckily companies are working on the issue from their end to help consumers save money and in turn save some water. We now live in a world where water-efficient appliances and fixtures are becoming...
Mico Designs Ltd. offers faucet handles that incorporate Austrian Strass Crystal from Swarovski. Available in both lavatory and shower handles in crystal globe and elongated styles, the faucets feature Sapphire Blue, Pink or Clear crystals. Mico Designs' two-handle faucetry can be complemented with Swarovski crystal designs...
Lee Wetherington, President, Sarasota, Fla. www.moen.com A unique collection of form and function, Moen's Aberdeen faucet offers a one-of-a-kind pause button that allows the user to interrupt the flow of water as the wand passes over the sink,...
Designed in collaboration with Porsche, the 8 inch high F1 Lavatory Centerset is one zippy faucet. Horizontally sliding Levers control hot and cold water, and the solid brass construction is finished in an exclusive ALU-XT satin aluminum. Single-hole installation only. 241 Covington Drive, Bloomingdale, IL 60108;...
Random tests of the water aboard 169 U.S. passenger planes conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency in November and December found contamination by fecal coliform bacteria on about 17% of them -- almost 5% more than was found in tests done in August and September. And there's a clue...
MOEN'S ABERDEEN[TM] high-arc pulldown kitchen faucet is classic design with hidden functionality: a one-of-a-kind pause button that allows user to interrupt flow to put water only where it is needed. (moen.com)
NEEDHAM, Mass. -- NSF-Certified, Long-Life Filters Now Available at Major Retail Outlets Nationwide Clear Flow Corp., a premier manufacturer of water filtration and purification products, announced today that consumer acceptance of its innovative faucet mount water filters has exceeded expectations since the company launched the products at the International...
By Fred Kelly, The Indianapolis Star Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 13--Hurricane Ivan damaged James Abney's rental mobile home in Florida so badly the only thing left standing was the kitchen faucet. He now calls it his good luck charm. ...
This NSF-approved sink sits on a solid stainless steel pedestal base. Foot pedal operation ensures that water temperature and pressure will be constant. The HSB hand sink is furnished with a gooseneck spout, foot pedals, and basket drain--all you need is the plumber! This unit is ...
WATER FILTERS can be used for up to one year before the entire unit is replaced. Clear Flow Bathroom[TM] Faucet Filter is the world's first faucet filter designed for bathroom sinks and includes an adjustable water fountain. Both the kitchen and bathroom filter units include electronic...
A recent study conducted by World Wildlife Fund WWF and The World Bank reveals that protected forests can be a cost-effective means to purify and provide quality drinking to major cities. Instead of spending billions on water treatment facilities, urban centers should focus their dollars and...
THE SIRIUS COLLECTION OF BATH AND KITCHEN PRODUCTS feature elegant, urban-contemporary styling. The signature ribbon-like shape of the spout provides a sleek, sculptured look. Five lavatory faucets are offered in either single- or dual-handle style THE SIRIUS COLLECTION OF BATH AND KITCHEN PRODUCTS feature...
The pause button on the Aberdeen kitchen faucet allows the user to interrupt the flow of water as the wand passes over the sink. The faucet features a high-arc spout and single-button activation, allowing the water flow to be switched from a steady stream to an aerated spray. It is...
The pause button on the Aberdeen kitchen faucet allows the user to interrupt the flow of water as the wand passes over the sink. The faucet features a high-arc spout and single-button activation, allowing the water flow to be switched from a steady stream to an aerated...
By Colleen Diskin, The Record, Hackensack, N.J. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Nov. 14--Home buyers sweat a lot of details: Does the basement flood? Are the pipes rusty? Is the garage big enough for the SUV? Few ask, "Will I break a...
WATER CONSERVATION According to EPA Administrator Christie Whitman, approximately 14 percent of water is lost through leaks before it is used. In her attempt to advocate water conservation, Whitman is urging Americans to eliminate wasted water. She suggests fixing leaky faucets, toilets and lawn watering systems. Whitman also says water...
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