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The World Plumbing Council (WPC) is an international organization of plumbing associations and plumbing industry participants. There are currently over 200 WPC members from more than 30 countries around the world.[citation needed]

## Contents

* 1 Mission
* 2 Activities
* 3 See also
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## Mission

The World Plumbing Council (WPC) plays a pivotal role in advancing plumbing as a vital industry globally.[citation needed] Its mission is to promote the health and sustainability benefits of plumbing, emphasizing its critical contribution to public health, environmental sustainability, and resource management.

By fostering collaboration among plumbing professionals, governments, and organizations, WPC supports the development of effective plumbing systems worldwide. Their initiatives include knowledge sharing, advocating for best practices, and enhancing technical education for industry practitioners.[1]

## Activities

The WPC organizes initiatives like World Plumbing Day, celebrated annually on March 11, to raise awareness about plumbing's essential role in safeguarding public health.[2] The council also collaborates with construction and engineering bodies to address global challenges such as water scarcity and sanitation.[3] These efforts aim to align plumbing standards with sustainable development goals, ensuring equitable access to safe water and improved sanitation worldwide.[1]

The WPC hosts the World Plumbing Conference once every three years.[4] The last conference was in September 2019 in Melbourne, Australia.

## See also

* International Plumbing Code
* Plumbing & Drainage Institute

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "World Plumbing Council (WPC)" (in en). https://www.ciphe.org.uk/professional/construction--engineering-organisations/world-plumbing-council-wpc/.
2. ↑ "World Plumbing Day" (in en-US). https://www.worldplumbing.org/worldplumbingday/.
3. ↑ "Common Plumbing Issues and Solutions" (in en-US). https://cl-plumbing.com/.
4. ↑ "World Plumbing Conference". https://www.worldplumbingconference.com/.

## External links

* World Plumbing Council

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Plumbing

Fundamental
concepts|

* Air gap (plumbing)
* Backflow
* Compatibility (chemical)
* Corrosion
* Drain (plumbing)
* Drinking water
* Fuel gas
* Friction loss
* Grade (slope)
* Greywater
* Heat trap
* Hydrostatic loop
* Leak
* Neutral axis
* Onsite sewage facility
* Pressure
* Sanitary sewer
* Sewer gas
* Sewage
* Sewerage
* Siphon
* Storm sewer
* Stormwater
* Surface tension
* Tap water
* Thermal expansion
* Thermal insulation
* Thermosiphon
* Trap (plumbing)
* Venturi effect
* Wastewater
* Water hammer
* Water supply network
* Water table
* Well

Technology|

* Brazing
* British Standard Pipe (BSP)
* Cast iron pipe
* Chemical drain cleaners
* Compression fitting
* Copper tubing
* Crimp (joining)
* Drain-waste-vent system
* Ductile iron pipe
* Flare fitting
* Garden Hose Thread (GHT)
* Gasket
* Hydronics
* Leak detection
* National pipe thread (NPT)
* Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)
* O-ring
* Oakum
* Pipe (fluid conveyance)
* Pipe dope
* Pipe support
* Plastic pipework
* Push-to-pull compression fittings
* Putty
* Sealant
* Sewage pumping
* Soldering
* Solvent welding
* Swaging
* Thread seal tape
* Threaded pipe
* Tube bending
* Water heat recycling

Components|

* Atmospheric vacuum breaker
* Automatic bleeding valve
* Automatic faucet
* Backflow prevention device
* Ball valve
* Bleed screw
* Booster pump
* Butterfly valve
* Check valve
* Chemigation valve
* Chopper pump
* Circulator pump
* Cistern
* Closet flange
* Concentric reducer
* Condensate pump
* Coupling (piping)
* Diaphragm valve
* Dielectric union
* Double check valve
* Eccentric reducer
* Expansion tank
* Faucet aerator
* Float switch
* Float valve
* Floor drain
* Flow limiter
* Flushing trough
* Flushometer
* Gate valve
* Globe valve
* Grease trap
* Grinder pump
* Hose coupling
* Manifold
* Needle valve
* Nipple (plumbing)
* Pinch valve
* Piping and plumbing fitting
* Plug (sanitation)
* Pressure regulator
* Pressure vacuum breaker
* Pressure-balanced valve
* Pump
* Radiator (heating)
* Reduced pressure zone device
* Reducer
* Relief valve
* Riser clamp
* Rooftop water tower
* Safety valve
* sewage pumping
* Street elbow
* Submersible pump
* Tap (valve)
* Thermostatic mixing valve
* Trench drain
* Vacuum breaker
* Vacuum ejector
* Valve
* Water tank
* Zone valve

Plumbing fixtures|

* Accessible bathtub
* Bathtub
* Bidet
* Dehumidifier
* Dishwasher
* Drinking fountain
* Electric water boiler
* Evaporative cooler
* Flush toilet
* Garbage disposal unit
* Hot water storage tank
* Humidifier
* Icemaker
* Instant hot water dispenser
* Laundry tub
* Shower
* water recycling shower
* Sink
* Storage water heater
* Sump pump
* Tankless water heating
* Urinal
* Washing machine
* Washlet
* Water dispenser
* Water filter
* Water heating
* Water softening

Specialized tools|

* Basin wrench
* Blowtorch
* Borescope
* Core drill
* Drain cleaner
* Driving cap
* Flare-nut wrench
* Pipecutter
* Pipe wrench
* Plumber's snake
* Plumber wrench
* Plunger
* Strap wrench
* Tap and die

Measurement
and control|

* Control valve
* Flow sensor
* Pressure sensor
* Water detector
* Water metering

Professions,
trades,
and services|

* Hydronic balancing
* Hydrostatic testing
* Leak detection
* Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
* Pipe marking
* Pipefitter
* Pipelayer
* Plumber

Industry
organizations
and standards|

* International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
* NSF International
* Plumbing & Drainage Institute (PDI)
* Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
* World Plumbing Council (WPC)

Health and safety|

* Plumbing code
* Scalding
* Waterborne disease

See also|

* Fire sprinkler system
* Piping
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