Communities Nationwide Celebrate March4Water, World Plumbing Day

Communities across the United States celebrated March4Water and World Plumbing Day throughout March with proclamations, policy discussions and educational events recognizing the critical role plumbing systems play in protecting public health and supporting economic growth.

March4Water is IAPMO’s annual observance month to raise awareness about how communities can build resilience to water stress. Anchored by World Plumbing Day on March 11 and World Water Day on March 22, the initiative connects policymakers and industry leaders with strategies to strengthen water resilience, improve efficiency and support sustainable development.

Several states and municipalities formally recognized March4Water and World Plumbing Day through official proclamations. In addition, plumbing professionals gathered at the Massachusetts State House for the annual Plumbing Industry Advocacy Day on March 11, World Plumbing Day, meeting with nearly 50 legislators to promote policies that protect water supplies and strengthen the plumbing workforce.

Participants included members of Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 12, the Greater Boston Plumbing Contractors Association, PHCC of Massachusetts and other industry organizations. Advocacy discussions focused on water conservation initiatives, gray water reuse, infrastructure investment, lead removal, PFAS mitigation and emerging technologies supporting the future of the water and energy sectors.

Throughout the month, IAPMO marked March4Water by lighting World Headquarters buildings in blue, distributing World Plumbing Day activation kits and hosting city dignitaries and industry leaders at a lunch celebration on World Plumbing Day, including a Rube Goldberg competition challenging departments to build the best contraption demonstrating the theme of “Plumbing Connects.”