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WPD logo for 2025 poor wastewater treatment . Higher income countries must contend with issues related to agricultural water runoff .
World Plumbing Day was first established in 2010 by the World Plumbing Council and the WHO . The aim behind the creation of this day was to educate communities globally about the importance of access to safe , clean water and the importance of proper sanitation , as well as to honour the role our plumbers play in bringing this to their communities .
With this year ’ s theme of ‘ Plumbing is More ’, the World Plumbing Council wants to highlight that plumbing encompasses so many areas : the greater health of society , new technologies and innovation , education and training of plumbers , even a better future for impoverished communities that can access the water that they so desperately need .
More impact Plumbing creates jobs . These jobs in turn drive innovation in water conservation and the resilience of a community . Professional
plumbing infrastructure brings a clear improvement to health , reduced water waste and economic development . These all have a direct and clear impact on the communities that plumbers serve .
Sustainability is part of the conversation around water and conservation . The plumbing industry designs , implements and maintains systems that conserve water , reduce energy use and protect environmental resources . Innovations also mean that there are solutions for countries that are water scarce – like South Africa . This would include things like greywater systems , rainwater harvesting and smart water management . Keeping abreast of the trends and developments adds to the plumber ’ s skill set .
There ’ s system design , installation , maintenance and even sustainability consulting . The options are massive and provide excellent opportunities for South Africa ’ s unemployed youth to walk into the workplace with strong , necessary and marketable skills . Moreover , already qualified plumbers need to keep upskilling , keep learning and developing and helping their staff to do the same . Plumbing offers a variety of well-