The Groundwater Foundation is dedicated to informing the public about one of our greatest hidden resources, groundwater. Through our programs and publications we show the benefits everyone receives from groundwater and the very real risks to groundwater. And, we make learning about groundwater fun and understandable for kids and adults.  www.groundwater.org

The mission of the National Ground Water Association is to enhance the skills and credibility of all ground water professionals, develop and exchange industry knowledge and promote the ground water industry and understanding of ground water resources. www.ngwa.org

The Water Systems Council is a voluntary not-for-profit trade association whose members represent North American manufacturers and distributors in the water systems industry. www.watersystemscouncil.org

The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment - air, water, and land - upon which life depends.  www.epa.gov

The Mission of the American Ground Water Trust is to protect America's ground water, promote public awareness of the environmental and economic importance of ground water and provide accurate information to assist public participation in water resources decisions.  www.agwt.org

The U.S. Department of Agriculture plays a critical role in the sound stewardship of the Nation's land and  natural resources. The USDA Forest Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly the Soil Conservation Service) share responsibility for fostering sound stewardship on 75 percent of the country's total land area.  www.usda.gov

NSF International, The Public Health and Safety Company, a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, is the world leader in standards development, product certification, education, and risk-management for public health and safety. For 60 years, NSF has been committed to public health, safety, and protection of the environment. www.nsf.org

The IAPMO commitment to serving the plumbing and mechanical communities around the world has never been stronger. Since first developing the Uniform Plumbing Code in 1945, IAPMO has been dedicated to the orderly yet aggressive evolution of codes and product standards best able to address the needs of the public and the plumbing/mechanical communities in hundreds of jurisdictions. www.iapmo.org