AWE Resource Library

Codes and Standards

Codes and standards for plumbing, equipment, appliances, and green building are important in advancing the development of water efficiency and in assuring water savings.  The Alliance for Water Efficiency participates in all of the key codes and standards making organizations to help ensure that water savings are preserved and increased.  The AWE Resource Library pages listed below offer information on codes and standards as well as links to the latest research and information about this important topic.

Codes

 Standards

Codes and Standards Introduction 

Background Information on Plumbing Codes 

Green Building Programs and Water Efficiency 

Background Information on Green Building Specifications 

 

Background Information on Plumbing Standards 

Definition of Terms

Looking for a quick definition of a water or conservation related term or concept?  The AWE Glossary has an extensive list of the most commonly used terms in the biz.

AWE Glossary of Common Water Related Terms, Abbreviations, and Definitions 

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