Ecobuild
The world's biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment is going to be bigger than ever, with more than 1000 suppliers of sustainable construction products gathering at ExCeL, London, March 2011

Code for Sustainable Homes
The Code measures the sustainability of a new home against categories of sustainable design, rating the ‘whole home’ as a complete package. The Code uses a 1 to 6 star rating system to communicate the overall sustainability performance of a new home. The Code sets minimum standards for energy and water use at each level and, within England, replaces the EcoHomes scheme, developed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE).

Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999
www.wras.co.uk the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme

In July 1999, the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 replaced local water byelaws in England and Wales. They were made under section 74 of the Water Industry Act to prevent the waste, misuse, undue consumption, contamination or erroneous measurement of drinking water. The Regulations set requirements for the design, installation and maintenance of plumbing systems and water fittings. They are enforced by water companies in their respective areas of supply.

The Energy Saving Trust

Is your energy bill overflowing?
Take a tour through a virtual home and answer some quick and easy questions to find out how much water and energy your household uses.

Kiwa is an independent highly qualified organization having certification as its core business. This is being supported by inspection, testing, technology, training and consultancy. Clients are public utilities, water utilities, (local) government agencies, manufacturing and process industries, (business) services and international organizations. Kiwa works for clients in many industries, but the emphasis is on water and energy, construction and infrastructure, mobility, feed & food, safety, environment and care.

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The following link is only relevant to the United States market

SafePlumbing.org offers a one-stop source for information on how plumbing fixtures and fittings impact water efficiency and clean drinking water. Sponsored by the not-for-profit Plumbing Manufacturers Institute in the United States, SafePlumbing.org resources include:

· Glossary of terms and acronyms

· Library of product markings

· Why lead exists in faucets and what it means for drinking water

· What happened when the water ran out in Orme, Tennessee, in 2007

· Background information and case studies related to EPAct 1992, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Clean Drinking Water