Sustainability and conservation have become part of the conscience of the North American population. Legislation and other initiatives to save energy and conserve water are a necessary focus of our society due to limited resources and increased consumption across the globe. The plumbing industry's attention has primarily focused on water conservation, especially in light of recent droughts in the southwestern U.S., specifically in California. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency predicts water shortages could potentially occur in 40 states over the next decade.
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