Plumbing Africa March 2020 | Page 8

6 NEWS March 11 is World Plumbing Day It is a date that has been fixed on the calendars of the world plumbing community since its establishment by the World Plumbing Council in 2010 and is now a fixture on the calendars of political and social institutions around the globe. The international plumbing community, as represented by the Council, has a vital role in promoting the link between good quality plumbing, health, environmental sustainability and, increasingly, economic prosperity. March 11 is marked by celebrations, competitions, seminars, and activities all around the world. People from within and outside the plumbing fraternity come together to learn, share knowledge, build connections and find opportunities to collaborate to improve the quality of, and access to, fresh water and safe sanitation. There are now hundreds of annual World Plumbing Day events, promoting the link between good plumbing sanitation and human and environmental health. Jennifer van den Bussche, Director, Sticky Situations. www.plumbingafrica.co.za @plumbingonline @plumbingonline Brendan Reynolds, executive director of IOPSA says that this is a day when plumbers throughout the country traditionally host individual initiatives within their communities. “At the very least they will typically go clean up a park, river or beach, depending on their location.” @PlumbingAfricaOnline March 2020 Volume 26 I Number 01