Backflow Tester Program Year in Review
With the end of the year approaching, it is a good time to reflect on what has happened and consider what the future brings. ASSE International’s Backflow Tester certification is now accepted...
Upcoming Changes to ASSE 15010 Program
Over the past year, staff has met with the ASSE 15010 Water Based Fire Protection Technical Committee to review and update the ASSE 15010 examination. The committee met three times to review...
The Crucial Role of Backflow Testers
In the intricate network that supplies clean water to our homes, businesses, and public facilities, ensuring its purity is paramount. While many elements contribute to maintaining water quality, one crucial aspect often...
Vital Link Between Water Quality & Well-being
Water is a fundamental resource for life, indispensable for hydration, sanitation, and countless industrial and agricultural processes. However, the quality of water considered suitable for consumption and use is not uniform across...
Clarifying ASSE 12000 Scopes
At ASSE International headquarters, we receive calls and correspondence from people not certain of the differences within ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 12000-2021, Professional Qualifications Standard for Water Management and Infection Control Risk Assessment for...
Chicago’s 1933 World’s Fair and Backflow
In 1933, Chicago hosted the World’s Fair, which resulted in an unintentional backflow disaster. The sewer systems in the city were undersized and the number of people attending the World’s Fair led...
Certification News and Updates
ASSE staff and technical committees are constantly reviewing ways to improve our certification exams.
When you make a commitment to advance your career, becoming certified sets you apart from...
Why Being Certified Makes a Difference
Have you ever wondered, “Why am I doing this to myself? Why am I taking time away from family/friends to take these courses when I could be doing something else?” The answer...
Goodbye & Hello
Prevention Rather Than Cure” has been ASSE’s motto for as long as anyone can remember. It is a motto that we quote often and proudly put on every bag, shirt, or cup...
ASSE Is All About Backflow
Welcome to this year’s annual Backflow Prevention Issue of Working Pressure magazine. Aug. 16, 2022 was the second annual National Backflow Prevention Day. It was great to see a number of organizations...