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            <description><![CDATA[A 1975-vintage 42-inch water main bursts in Oakland County affecting 10,000 customers, AWWA&#39;s 2026 report finds U.S. drinking water needs $2.1 trillion over 25 years, and PHCC takes plumbing industry concerns to Capitol Hill.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Bernzomatic funds 50+ plumbing apprenticeship scholarships through 2029; PHCC projects cautious 2026 growth capped by a 500,000-plumber shortage; IAPMO proposes tighter WE·Stand fixture efficiency rules.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[April 2026 material price hikes hit PVC and copper hard; lead pipe replacement could create 90,000 plumbing jobs; commercial gas water heaters must go condensing by October 2026.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Georgia adopts 2024 IPC with new state amendments, smart water monitoring goes mainstream, America&#39;s plumber shortage could hit 550,000 by 2027]]></description>
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            <title>The Pipeline: March 29, 2026</title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Louisiana plumbing license bill sparks industry debate; Illinois lead pipe replacement could create 90,000 jobs; IAPMO launches March4Water 2026 campaign.]]></description>
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            <title>The Pipeline: March 15, 2026</title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[LIXIL study reveals 550,000 unfilled plumbing jobs could cost billions, 2026 plumbing outlook shows cautious stability, EPA redirects $4.1B for lead pipe removal.]]></description>
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            <title>The Pipeline: March 9, 2026</title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Women reshaping the plumbing profession in 2026, proposed 15% global tariff threatens contractor margins, and cautious growth outlook with rising wages.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[IWSH volunteer project at LA Mission, lead pipe funding cuts, and WorldSkills 2026 heads to Shanghai.]]></description>
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            <title>The Pipeline: February 22, 2026</title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[2024 IPC updates on showerhead limits, smart plumbing goes mainstream, and residential remodeling market outlook.]]></description>
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            <title>The Pipeline: February 14, 2026</title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[New DOE water heater standards, 500,000 plumber shortage, and IWSH volunteer impact report highlights.]]></description>
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