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third party-administered certification examination. In Phase 2, slated to begin in April, the newly certified participants will perform water-quality risk assessment for residents across Nome. Following the risk assess- ment results, IWSH and UA Local 68 intend to work together, planning and providing corrective measures for a contained group of homes and local public amenities. "By educating and certifying our contractors and plumbers in water-quality risk-assessment programs, our contractors will lead the way in the southern industry," said Jeremy Pavlich, director of marketing and recruit- ing at Plumbers Local 68. "We can be the go-to option - and help lead the way - so that public, industrial and residential communities have good water-quality programs in place. This will give our area confidence that the plumbing industry is taking proactive measures to better their quality of life. "IWSH is such a valuable part of this coalition, because of their influence on an international stage, and the attention and resources they can bring to our small community," Pavlich added. Training Specialist Rich Benkowski and National Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator Laura Ceja, both with the UA Department of Education and Training, have also contributed to the project planning. "Behaviors and techniques learned through the ASSE 12000 certifi-

IWSH, UA Local 68 to Launch Safer Water for Nome Pilot Project

The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) has announced it will partner with UA Plumbers Local Union 68 in Houston during the month of March to highlight and address water-quality issues in the city of Nome, Texas. The issues, which were aggravated by recent winter storm conditions, orig- inated with damage to the city's water treatment plant during Hurricane Harvey in August 2017. This timely pilot project is inspired by a recent student leadership initiative at nearby Hardin-Jefferson High School that sought to identify local water-quality issues and poten- tial community actions that could address them. "Safer Water for Nome" will be a two-phase project. In Phase 1, slated to commence this month, 25 journey- men plumbers - nine of whom are contractors - will take training classes with the goal of becoming certi- fied in ASSE 12060/12061: Professional Qualifications Standard for Water Management and Infection Control Risk Assessment for Building Systems. The Houston Area Plumbing Joint Apprenticeship Committee (HAPJAC) will host the training classes with a qualified instructor. Each participant will then take an ASSE International

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