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WaterSense®Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis Systems
Draft Specification Public Meeting Summary

WaterSense® Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems
Draft Specification Public Meeting Summary

January 12, 2023, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern, Webinar
Meeting Summary

Stephanie Tanner, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense program's
Lead Engineer, welcomed everyone to the meeting, clarified how to use the webinar software,
and reviewed the meeting agenda and purpose. She introduced fellow presenters Emma
Hughes and Robert Pickering of Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG), who provide technical
contract support to WaterSense.

The purpose of the webinar was to introduce a new group of stakeholders to the WaterSense
program and review the WaterSense Draft Specification for Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis
(RO) Systems. The presentation slides can be reviewed on the WaterSense website at
www.epa.qov/watersense/point-use-reverse-osmosis-svstems.

After reviewing the meeting agenda, Ms. Tanner polled attendees on what types of
organizations they represent. The results are shown in Figure 1. A full list of the attendees and a
list of presenters are provided in Appendix A.

Whom Do You Represent?

¦	Certifying Body

¦	RO system and/or RO Membrane Manufacturer
Water and/or Energy Utility

¦ Installer/Service Provider
Retailer
Other

Figure 1. Poll Question

The presentation discussion and participant questions and comments are summarized below.
1. Introduction to WaterSense

Ms. Tanner provided an overview of WaterSense, a voluntary program that labels water-
efficient, high-performing products, including the program's history and the typical WaterSense

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specification development process. WaterSense interacts with industry professionals and other
stakeholders, such as standards committees and utilities, during this process. She noted the
criteria the program uses for product evaluation and labeling and the benefits of becoming a
WaterSense partner. Through sales of WaterSense labeled products, the program has helped
save more than 6.4 trillion gallons of water since it was started in 2006 through 2021.

Participant Questions

Chris Wilker (Canature WaterGroup) asked if a cost estimate has been developed to get a
point-of-use RO system certified to the WaterSense specification. Ms. Tanner responded that
EPA will not develop a cost estimate. To the extent possible, EPA tries to keep the WaterSense
specification requirements aligned with existing requirements in voluntary consensus-based
standards because many products will already be tested and certified to the standards. This
makes it easier for manufacturers to use existing testing data and certification information to get
the label. EPA doesn't get involved in determining how much a certifying body charges for
conducting the tests or maintaining the certification listing. There are multiple certifying bodies.
Therefore, the process of certification is an open, competitive market. At this point, EPA is
aware of multiple certifying bodies that certify RO systems: NSF International (NSF),

International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), and Water Quality
Association (WQA). [Note: As a result of feedback received during the webinar, CSA Group and
ICC Evaluation Services (ICC-ES) were also identified as certifying bodies currently accredited
to test RO systems to applicable standards], EPA expects all of these certifying bodies to
continue to provide certification moving forward. There may also be others.

Eric Yeggy (WQA) asked if EPA could share more detail on which states incentivize the sale of
WaterSense products and how they do it. Ms. Tanner referred to the rebate finder on
WaterSense's website.

2. RO Systems Background

Emma Hughes (ERG) described how RO systems work and provided an overview of the types
of RO systems on the market. She explained that RO systems generate a significant amount of
water waste during operation, with the average system sending about five gallons of water down
the drain for every gallon of treated water it produces. She also summarized the existing
industry standards pertaining to RO systems, including NSF International (NSF)/American
National Standard Institute (ANSI) 58 Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Treatment Systems and
ASSE International (ASSE) 1086 Performance Requirements for Reverse Osmosis Water
Efficiency—Drinking Water.

Participant Questions

Kate Schmidt (Orange County Planning [California]) asked if the concentrate needs to go down
the drain or if it can be used in grey water systems. Ms. Hughes responded that it can be used
in grey water systems in unique cases where consumers retrofit their RO systems or capture
concentrate for reuse elsewhere in the home. However, it is very uncommon and normally a
post-purchase modification. There are also some systems that recirculate concentrate and send
it back through the RO system to reduce water waste.

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Kate Schmidt asked if someone in California was working on saving this grey water. Mr.
Pickering responded that there are some municipalities, generally in western U.S., that have
robust water recycling programs. However, WaterSense generally encourages water efficiency
at the point of use rather than ensuring that the wastewater is captured and re-used.

Peter Cartwright (Cartwright Consulting Co.) asked why the RO system diagram depicts a
permeate pump and two pre-carbon filters. Ms. Hughes responded that the permeate pump is
an accessory component that is not included in all systems but can be bought separately and
added to a system. The permeate pump helps improve system efficiency. The pre-filters can
vary among systems. Some have multiple carbon filters, some have just one. This was just a
typical example.

Bill Kavey (Clack Corporation) asked why the carbon filters come before the pre-sediment filter
in the diagram. Mr. Pickering explained that the diagram is just meant to show the general
stages of the RO system and the placement and order of the pre-filters isn't relevant to the draft
specification or the focus of the webinar.

Russel Patterson (Canature WaterGroup) asked if qualifying RO systems will have a consumer
rebate program. Mr. Pickering explained that EPA does not offer rebates. Rebates are generally
offered by water and energy utilities or municipalities based on their own regional necessity.
Therefore, EPA cannot guarantee whether rebates will be offered for labeled RO systems.

Kate Schmidt asked if RO systems work on all incoming water sources, like untreated
groundwater. Ms. Hughes responded that yes, RO systems can be used to treat groundwater
from a home well.

3. RO Systems Draft Specification: Scope and General Requirements

Ms. Hughes reviewed the definitions EPA prescribed for "RO system," "point-of-use RO
system," "point-of-entry RO system," "shut-off device," and "waste-to-product ratio" in the draft
specification. She summarized which systems are included and excluded from the scope of the
specification.

Ms. Hughes listed the two general requirements of the specification, which state that all labeled
systems must (1) conform to the applicable requirements in NSF/ ANSI 58, and (2) be equipped
with a shut-off device.

Participant Questions

One attendee asked if RO systems account for water age when water is stored in the holding
tanks. Ms. Hughes responded that in cases where water in the storage tank sits long enough
that the water age poses a health hazard, the user would probably be encouraged to empty the
tank themselves and re-run the system. EPA is not aware of any systems that automatically
cycle water out of the storage tank to account for water age.

Tina Donda (IAPMO) asked if the requirement is to just comply with NSF/ANSI 58 or to be
certified to NSF/ANSI 58. Ms. Tanner responded that generally WaterSense requires
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through the testing for the certification. Mr. Pickering said that NSF/ANSI 58 certification is also
typically required for a lot of the plumbing codes in the U.S., so most U.S.-based systems will
have already received NSF/ANSI 58 the certification.

Steve Williams (Pluvial Solutions) asked why WaterSense is looking at RO systems now as they
have been around for decades. Ms. Hughes explained that initially, WaterSense focused on
creating specifications for plumbing products that are generally found in all homes, such as
faucets, toilets, and showerheads. RO systems aren't necessarily going to be found in every
household, and WaterSense didn't want to give the impression that they were promoting the
purchase and installation of a water-using device. However, WaterSense recognizes that
consumers who have water quality concerns might be set on purchasing an RO system and in
these cases, EPA wants to give those buyers the option to opt for more water-efficient RO
systems. Mr. Pickering added that in recent years, there has been some advancement in the
RO industry to encourage greater water efficiency and WaterSense historically considers itself a
market transformation program so the hope is by labeling these systems, they can encourage
the market to move towards water efficiency.

Christopher Plantz (Elkay) asked if a product that uses an RO membrane but is not an RO
system can be WaterSense certified (e.g., a public water fountain that uses an RO membrane).
Mr. Pickering clarified that the WaterSense specification is meant as a point-of-purchase label,
so if you were to just replace the RO membrane within a water fountain, WaterSense would not
label that membrane. However, if you were to install a new water fountain that uses RO, that
could be WaterSense labeled.

4. RO Systems Draft Specification: Water Efficiency

Ms. Hughes provided the definitions of recovery rating and efficiency rating and clarified the
difference between the two terms. She presented the water efficiency criteria for existing
industry standards, then explained the water efficiency criteria in the WaterSense draft
specification. The specification calls for the recovery rating and efficiency rating (as applicable)
to be tested in accordance with NSF/ANSI 58 and be a minimum of 30 percent. A 30 percent
recovery or efficiency rating means that the system will send 2.3 gallons of water down the drain
for every gallon of treated water it produces.

Ms. Hughes provided a brief overview of the potential water savings that could be achieved with
these criteria. A WaterSense labeled system could reduce water use by approximately 3,180
gallons per household per year.

Ms. Hughes also addressed the difference between the ASSE 1086 criteria, which calls for a 40
percent recovery or efficiency rating, and the draft specification, which calls for a 30 percent
recovery or efficiency rating. The Notice of Intent (NOI) initially proposed a 40 percent minimum
for the specification; however, in response to comments received on the NOI, EPA decided to
lower the efficiency rating criteria to balance improved efficiency with the ability of these
systems to still treat for targeted contaminants. Ms. Hughes then summarized the work of an
NSF Task Group that is considering revising the recovery rating procedures to account for an
automatic flush feature in many tankless systems and potentially removing the term "recovery
rating" altogether.

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Participant Questions

Tina Donda, Sean Caughron (Chester Paul Company), John Bantum (Kinetico, Inc.), and
Ramon Epstein (Kinetico, Inc.) contributed to a question/discussion related to NSF/ANSI 58 and
ASSE 1086 certification requirements. Mr. Pickering clarified that NSF/ANSI 58 is the base
standard for RO systems; it has the technical requirements for determining recovery rating and
efficiency rating as well as contaminant reduction claims. ASSE 1086 builds upon NSF/ANSI 58.
It requires conformance with NSF/ANSI 58 but it also requires a 40 percent efficiency rating and
prescribes a membrane life test. WaterSense is only requiring that labeled systems be certified
to NSF/ANSI 58, not ASSE 1086. However, labeled systems must be tested according to the
ASSE 1086 membrane life test.

Steve Williams asked why a storage tank is needed. Ms. Hughes responded that storage tanks
are not a necessary component of RO systems. However, they're found in a lot of systems
because they add convenience. The RO treatment process works slowly, so it would take the
user a long time to fill their glass, pot, or water bottle if they had to wait for the system to treat
the water in real time. The storage tank allows the user to draw already treated water from the
tank to fill their vessel faster. Ms. Tanner clarified that the presence of a storage tank is not a
WaterSense requirement. Systems without storage tanks can also receive the WaterSense

Kyle Thompson (Plumbing Manufacturers International [PMI]) asked if WaterSense is
concerned about applying a water efficiency label to a system that sends about 2.3 gallons of
water down the drain for every gallon of treated water it produces. He suggested that this may
give consumers the wrong idea about water efficiency. Ms. Hughes clarified that, while there are
some water treatment systems, such as filters, that don't waste any water, WaterSense
recognizes that RO systems are growing in popularity and many consumers feel more
assurance that their water has been adequately treated if they have an RO system. WaterSense
hopes that the label can capture an audience of consumers who already intend to purchase an
RO system and would have purchased a system that sent closer to 5 gallons of water down the
drain rather than 2.3.

Rebecca Tallon (A.O. Smith Corporation) asked, if ASSE 1086 requires a 40 percent efficiency,
how can ASSE 1086 be a requirement for a WaterSense standard that only requires a 30
percent efficiency. Mr. Pickering clarified that WaterSense is not proposing requiring certification
to ASSE 1086 for this reason. The specification merely requires the system to be tested
according to the membrane life test procedures prescribed by ASSE 1086. This was discussed
in further detail later in the meeting.

Adrian Cavlan (Quality Water of Aptos) asked if a standard pressure will be established to
ensure all systems are tested under the same conditions. Mr. Pickering responded yes, the test
methods for establishing the efficiency rating and recovery rating of RO systems are included
within NSF/ANSI 58.

Steve Williams asked where the 40 percent came from. Ms. Hughes clarified that the 40 percent
efficiency rating is a requirement in ASSE 1086. However, it is not a requirement in the
WaterSense specification. The draft specification requires all systems to have a minimum 30
percent recovery or efficiency rating, as applicable.

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Sean Caughron said he does not think manufacturers can ask for a modified version of testing
during an NSF/ANSI 58 standard test. They will need to do both NSF/ANSI 58 and ASSE 1086
or just ASSE 1086. Mr. Pickering clarified that WaterSense is not requesting any modifications
to NSF/ANSI 58 tests. The specification requires systems to be certified to NSF/ANSI 58 as it is
written, and they will need to be tested according to the ASSE 1086 membrane life test.

Hayley Tompkins (City of Guelph [Ontario]) asked which contaminants an RO system might be
better at removing compared to a filter. Ms. Hughes mentioned that RO systems are commonly
used by consumers and small treatment water systems to remove nitrates and arsenic. RO
systems have also been shown to be effective at removing Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances
(PFAS).

Kent Sovocool (Southern Nevada Water Authority) asked if the storage tank purges after some
period of time if the water is not consumed. Assuming yes, has the volume or frequency of
purge been considered? Ms. Hughes responded that RO systems generally do not have an
automated purge system. If a system has an automatic purge system or the user needs to
empty the tank for any reason, EPA has not taken this into account in prescribing efficiency
criteria. The WaterSense specification focuses on the amount of water wasted during the
treatment process, not on how much of the permeate is used after it has been produced. Mr.
Pickering mentioned that some systems have an automatic flushing feature that occurs prior to
treatment and the NSF task group mentioned earlier in the presentation is looking into revising
the NSF/ANSI 58 efficiency rating and recovery rating procedures to account for this flushing
feature.

Emily Xu (Zhongshan FilterPro Environmental Protection Technology, LLC) asked why the
efficiency criteria was set at 30 percent. Ms. Hughes responded that EPA initially proposed a 40
percent threshold in the NOI to align with the ASSE 1086 standard. However, comments from
the NOI and data from certification bodies suggested that the 40 percent efficiency rating would
be difficult for many systems to meet and would significantly compromise membrane life and in
some cases contaminant removal rates. Therefore, EPA lowered the criteria to 30 percent as it
is a more achievable threshold that is still high enough to drive the market towards greater

Carla Long (Watts Regulator Co.) asked how efficiency is calculated on a tankless RO system.
Mr. Pickering responded that NSF/ANSI 58 establishes the test method for both tankless and
tanked RO systems. The procedures are slightly different for the different types of systems.

Sean Caughron commented that the NSF/ANSI 58 standard has a 7-day test and the ASSE
1086 standard has a 20-day test and the water quality is different. He said the certification
requirements need to be clarified better. Ms. Tanner responded that this would be a good
written requirement and suggested that this issue be explained in detail in a written comment for
EPA to consider.

5. RO Systems Draft Specification: Performance Criteria

Ms. Hughes presented performance criteria of the draft specification. The first criterium pertains
to membrane life. In response to the NOI, manufacturers expressed concern that higher
efficiency systems cause the RO membrane to foul more quickly and therefore require more

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frequent replacement. To ensure membrane lifespan, WaterSense is adopting theASSE 1086
membrane life test (with modified efficiency requirements). The second performance criterium
pertains to contaminant reduction. It requires manufacturers to verify any reduction claims
through testing according to the procedures in NSF/ANSI 58.

6. RO Systems Draft Specification: Packaging and Documentation

Ms. Hughes presented the packaging and documentation requirements included in the draft
specification. She explained that all labeled systems must conform to applicable instruction and
information requirements in NSF/ANSI 58 and clearly state the water efficiency of the system as
both a percentage and a ratio. She introduced the five priority drinking water contaminants that
the EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water recommended as most important to
consumers looking to purchase an RO system. Ms. Hughes walked through the water efficiency
and performance label, which requires the removal rates for the five priority contaminants to be
displayed on product packaging and point of purchase documentation.

The specification further requires that if a system needs specific components or companion
products (e.g., a permeate pump) to meet the specification criteria, those components and/or
companion products must be packaged and sold along with the system. Additionally, the
instruction manual must provide information about the replacement parts and their
recommended replacement frequencies. Finally, instructions shall not direct the user to make
any changes that could override the system's efficiency.

Participant Questions

Hemang Patel (The 3M Company) said the added language requirements in the WaterSense
RO label stating that "this system sends XX gallons down the drain" dampens the message and
may project the opposite sentiment. Ms. Hughes responded that in researching the RO system
market for the development of the draft specification, EPA noticed that many products have a
significantly higher advertised water efficiency than their actual water efficiency. Many RO
systems are advertised to have a 1:1 "pure-to-waste" ratio or a 50 percent recovery rating, when
in fact they have much a lower efficiency rating and send much more water down the drain than
advertised. EPA hopes that this specification, in addition to any changes resulting from the NSF
task group, will help drive the industry towards more transparent and accurate advertising of
water efficiency. Additionally, EPA hopes that consumers will recognize the WaterSense label
as a trustworthy indicator of water efficiency and understand that labeled RO systems represent
water efficient options within the market. Ms. Tanner added that making this performance and
efficiency label consistent across all labeled products will help consumers easily compare
systems when they are deciding which system to purchase.

Andrew Marschner (Pentair) asked if WaterSense will require a system to make a performance
claim beyond TDS reduction. Ms. Hughes responded no; the TDS reduction is the only required
performance claim that all labeled systems must meet. Beyond that, the only requirement
pertaining to contaminant reduction is that manufacturers must verify any additional
performance claims through NSF/ANSI 58 testing.

Chris McDonald (Fortune Brands Water Innovations) asked if EPA will specify a minimum size
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question and recommended that it be submitted as a written comment. He said that right now,
there are no minimum size or text requirements. Within the WaterSense Program Mark
Guidelines, there are requirements pertaining to the size and readability of the WaterSense
label, but not additional labels such as this one. RO systems tend to be large, so EPA is hoping
that translates to more space on product packaging and in product documentation to include
this information. EPA welcomes any comments related to standardized language or sizing for
the water efficiency and performance label.

Tina Donda said NSF/ANSI 58 does not have percent reduction requirements for contaminants.
She suggested specifying the maximum allowable concentration instead. Ms. Hughes
responded that EPA calculated the percent reduction requirements based on the required
influent and effluent concentrations specified in NSF/ANSI 58. Ms. Donda later commented that
the influent concentration is a range, not exact. Mr. Pickering responded that this is helpful and
suggested it be submitted as a written comment.

Maribel Campos (ICC-ES) commented that EPA should state the product must comply with
NSF/ANSI 58 as well as the other requirements in the WaterSense specification. This way,
products that have already been certified to NSF/ANSI 58 do not need to be tested again. If the
manufacturer does not have an existing certification, then the product would need to be tested
for compliance with NSF/ANSI 58. Mr. Pickering clarified that products that already have an
NSF/ANSI 58 certification do not need to be tested again to meet the WaterSense criteria. Any
product that already holds an NSF/ANSI 58 certification has achieved the general WaterSense
requirement that all products conform to NSF/ANSI 58.

Mark Shell (DSI a Headwater Company) asked if any RO systems are currently meeting the
NSF/ANSI 58 PFOA/PFOS requirements? Ms. Tanner and Mr. Pickering confirmed that they
have seen some products on various certification listings that advertise PFOS/PFOA reduction.

Emily Xu asked if WaterSense will consider the water wasted during the flush time when the
system is first installed. Mr. Pickering responded that WaterSense will not be considering this.

Rebecca Tallon asked if packaging and labeling requirements are only required for retail and
consumer-facing products, or for online products as well. Ms. Hughes responded yes, the
information must be made available to anyone interested in purchasing a WaterSense labeled
product, inclusive of products sold online. Mr. Pickering clarified that this information can be
displayed on a specification sheet or on the product webpage, or anywhere it can be easily
accessible to potential purchasers.

Justin Mest (Master Water Conditioning) commented that EPA may want to consider allowing a
truncated version of the performance label on external packaging and only requiring the full
details in the product support documentation.

Tina Donda commented that the NSF standards committee is considering replacing much of the
information on product literature to be accessible online instead of on the product. Ms. Donda
asked if these label items will be required to be on the physical product or if they can be
accessible via a QR code, as is being discussed in the joint committee. Mr. Pickering responded
that EPA intends for the label to be required on the physical packaging in cases where the
product is sold at retail.

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Hemang Patel asked how often a WaterSense labeled product would need to be recertified to
maintain compliance with the specification. Mr. Pickering responded that WaterSense has a
continuous compliance process that requires each certifying body to re-test 15 percent of its list
of certified products for each product category each year. There are some criteria that influence
how the 15 percent is selected each year. For example, a product that has been tested or
certified within the past 2 years cannot be selected for re-certification. Additionally, products
within a product family that has been tested or certified within the past 2 years are also not
eligible for re-certification.

Kyle Postmus (NSF) commented that Section 8 of NSF/ANSI 58 defines how to calculate and
report a percent reduction.

One attendee asked if there are plans to include WaterSense labeled RO systems within the
U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED rating system for buildings. Mr. Pickering
responded that WaterSense does not operate the LEED or USGBC program. USGBC is an
independent organization that maintains the green building rating system. Historically, they have
required that all new construction buildings include WaterSense labeled plumbing products.
Therefore, it's possible that would be a development established down the road, but EPA is not
involved in that decision-making.

Mark Unger (The LeverEdge) asked how WaterSense addresses contaminant claims that come
from NSF/ANSI 53 Drinking Water Treatment Units - Health Effects. For example, many
certified RO systems have PFOA/PFOS or lead reduction claims from certified post-filters. Mr.
Pickering responded that EPA allows systems to be tested according to the treatment train
requirements specified in NSF/ANSI 58, which accounts for systems that combine a variety of
different treatment technologies (e.g., RO, filtration, ultraviolet disinfection). Mr. Pickering said
EPA will likely need to discuss this with certifying bodies to understand how the treatment train
procedures are being applied and how they might affect conformance with the specification.

Tim Bealle (Topper Manufacturing) asked what the difference is between a water-on-water
(WOW) system and a permeate pump. Ms. Hughes responded that a WOW system is an entire
system that uses a more efficient tank and design to improve water efficiency whereas a
permeate pump is a single component that can be added to an existing system to improve water
efficiency.

Josh Wales (Delta Faucet Company) commented that Mr. Pickering might have misrepresented
how the treatment train works in the NSF/ANSI 58 standard and suggested making this a key
clarification. Ms. Tanner asked attendees to please submit comments on this topic if they have
any.

7. WaterSense Product Certification

Ms. Tanner provided an overview of the WaterSense product certification process and
mentioned the WaterSense Product Certification System guidance document. She explained
that any manufacturers that wish to have their products certified must become WaterSense
partners. Ms. Tanner provided an overview of the requirements for becoming a manufacturer
partner.

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Ms. Tanner then discussed the requirements for licensed certifying bodies to be accredited for
testing and verifying WaterSense labeled systems. She explained that all certified systems will
be posted to the product listing on the WaterSense website based on information that
manufacturers provide via the Product Notification Template (PNT). The draft PNT is listed on
the WaterSense RO systems webpage and available for public comment.

8. Next Steps

Ms. Tanner informed attendees that they can view the draft specification, the supporting
statement, and the draft product notification template on the WaterSense website for RO
systems (www.epa.qov/watersense/point-use-reverse-osmosis-svstems'). She requested that
those attending the webinar submit their comments to watersense-products@erq.com by
February 3, 2023. EPA will review comments and data submissions to determine next steps for
developing a draft specification. EPA is targeting a final specification for later in 2023.

Participant Questions

Steve Williams asked how pumps make RO systems more efficient. Ms. Hughes responded that
systems with a built-in electric pump tend to operate more efficiently because there is greater
pressure forcing the water through the RO membrane. The permeate pump helps to reduce
back pressure from the storage tank, thereby increasing system efficiency.

Ramon Epstein asked when the final specification will be in effect. Mr. Pickering responded that
because WaterSense is a voluntary program, it will be in effect immediately following its release.
On the day the specification is released, manufacturers can start reaching out to certifying
bodies to get their systems certified. Ms. Tanner clarified that this doesn't mean the specification
will be included in codes and standards right away. That tends to lag after the release of the
specification and is out of EPA's control.

Ms. Tanner made one last request that anybody with comments please write them up and
submit them to watersense-products@erq.com.

With no additional questions submitted, Ms. Tanner thanked the attendees for their time and
adjourned the meeting.

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Appendix A: Meeting Participants

Attendee

Organization

Todd Alexander

Kraus USA

Mdgouhs AN

City of Buckeye Water Resources Department (Arizona)

Doug Anderson

Culligan International

John Bantum

Kinetico, Inc.

Timothy Beall

Topper Manufacturing

Margaret Bicking

EcoWater Systems

Rachel Bishop

Kinetico, Inc.

Veronica Blette

EPA

Frank A. Brigano

Brigano Consulting, LLC

Mark Brotman

Kinetico, Inc.

Tom Bruursema

Water Quality Association (WQA)

Geri Buhl

Brondell

Charles Bulger

Pentair

Debra Burden

Citrus County Utilities (Florida)

Steve Cadorette

Falmouth Department of Public Works (Massachusetts)

Dawn Calciano

City of Davis, California

Maribel Campos

ICC Evaluation Service

Adam Carpenter

American Water Works Association (AWWA)

Peter Cartwright

Cartwright Consulting Co.

George Cary

Quench USA

Sean Caughron

Chester Paul Company

Adrian Cavlan

Quality Water of Aptos

Alejandro Cepeda

Texas Gas Service

Gregory Chernov

GE Appliances

Andi Couet-Pascoe

City of Tempe (Arizona)

Julia Cronin

WQA

Bibha Dahal

Culligan International

Helen Davis

Energy Solutions

Shirley Dewi

IAPMO R&T

Tina Donda

IAPMO

Michael Dragoo

Clack

Julius Duncan

MAD Scientist Associates, LLC

Jaydeep Durve

KX Technologies, LLC

Ramon Epstein

Kinetico, Inc.

Mark Fasel

ICC

Kathryn Fisher

A. O. Smith

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Attendee

Organization

Danielle Gallo

Pentair

Sandy Games

NSF International

Dr. Sheeba Ganesan

The University of Trans-disciplinary Health Sciences and
Technology

Jeffrey Gerbick

Delta Faucet Company

Tom Gessner

Ecowater

Mark Gibeault

Kohler Co.

Justine Gilholm

Excalibur Water Systems

Evie Gill

Culligan International

Zachary Gleason

WQA

Rosa Gonzalez

Culligan International

Chris Harris

Culligan International

Brook Hatton

CSA Group

Monica Hernandez

City of Turlock (California)

lleana Hernandez

City of Tampa (Florida)

AN Hibbard

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Sabrina Hookstead

Pentair

John Horns

The 3M Company

Richard Hughes

Navien, Inc.

John Imming

Watts Water Quality

Brian Inami

Brondell, Inc.

Lori Jansen

Minnesota Water Quality Association

Jeff Johnson

Washington Department of Health Office of Drinking Water

Keith Johnson

EcoWater Systems

Bill Kavey

Clack Corporation

John Kij

American Water

Ed Kowalski

The 3M Company

Shayna Kriss

The LeverEdge

Scott Kuykendall

McHenry County Water Resources (Illinois)

Amy Kwon

Navien, Inc.

Yilun L.

APEC Water Systems

Betty Lee

Brondell

Cathy Lee

APEC Water Systems

Ernie Lee

Navien, Inc.

Rob LeForte

First Lake Solutions

Cang Li

Kinetico, Inc.

Jason Liu

APEC water

Carla Long

Watts Regulator Co.

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Attendee

Organization

Demetrius Lytle

Kinetico, Inc.

Anna Mack

City of Bozeman (Montana)

Robert Maisner

Paragon Water Systems, Inc.

Rebecca Marie

Kraus USA

Andrew Marschner

Pentair

Chris McDonald

Fortune Brands Water Innovations

Cary McElhinney

EPA Region 5

Charlene McHendry

City of Lacey (Washington)

Cambria McLeod

Kohler Co.

Emily Melhorn

City of Flagstaff Water Services (Arizona)

Qiaoli Meng

ICC Evaluation Service

Justin Mest

Master Water Conditioning

Bryan Miller

Elkay Manufacturing

Claire Miziolek

Energy Solutions

Joseph Montemurno

Orlando Utilities Commission (Florida)

Shannon Murphy

Consultant

Patty Musil

Culligan International

Sarah Neufcourt

Navien, Inc.

Oluwaseun Ogungbenle

City of Rio Rancho Utilities Department (New Mexico)

Stefan Orenda

Mandalay Homes

Tom Palkon

IAPMO

Cathie Pare

City of Santa Barbara (California)

Hemang Patel

The 3M Company

Arvind Patil

Protect Plus /Ricura Technologies

Russell Patterson

Canature WaterGroup

Shelley Peters

Canadian Water Quality Association

Kenneth Peterson

A.O. Smith

Christopher Plantz

Elkay

Bryanna Poczatek

WQA

Ada Poon

Delta Faucet Company

Kyle Postmus

NSF International

Monica Preston

Watts Water

Ryan Prince

Paragon Water Systems, Inc.

Chris Putka

Kinetico, Inc.

Michelle R.

Pentair

Lisa Reiheld

ICC

Justin Richter

Charger Water Treatment

Mark Sachs

Crystal IS (Ashai Kasei America, Inc.)

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AA/atCl*ScUSC	Draft Specification Public Meeting Summary

Attendee

Organization

Harkirat Sahni

Paragon Water Systems, Inc.

Jon Sandomirsky

Canature WaterGroup

Kate Schmidt

Orange County Planning (California)

Tedd Schneidewend

Culligan International

Tim Sewell

Culligan International

Mark Shell

DSI a Headwater Company

Breanna Smith

Great Lakes International

Kent Sovocool

Southern Nevada Water Authority

Ryan Sowa

Great Lakes International

Adam Strube

Fulton Homes

Zoie Sutherland

First Lake Solutions

Jerry Szpotek

The 3M Company

Vikas T.

Envirogard Products Limited

Rebecca Tallon

A.O. Smith

Juan Tejeda

City of Turlock (California)

Kyle Thompson

Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI)

Patrick Tinker

Kohler Co.

Hayley Tompkins

City of Guelph (Ontario)

Mark Unger

The LeverEdge

Walter Vance

Kinetico, Inc.

Daniela Vargas

WQA

Alexandra Wahlstrom

Acton Water District (Massachusetts)

Josh Wales

Delta Faucet Company

Deonna Warren

Paragon Water Systems, Inc.

John Watson

IAPMO

Kyle Whalen

WQA

Chris Wilker

Ca nature WaterGroup

Steve Williams

Pluvial Solutions

Abby Williams

Kearns Improvement District

Jeff Wilson

Culligan Ultrapure

Christopher Wochos

WQA

Jodie Wollnik

Kane County (Illinois)

Jessica Woods

City of Round Rock (Texas)

Heather Yates

City of Guelph (Ontario)

Eric Yeggy

WQA

Scott Ziegler

Clack

Kristen Zimmer

City of Spokane Water Department (Washington)

Emily Xu

Zhongshan FilterPro Environmental Protection Technology, LLC

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WaterSense®Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis Systems
Draft Specification Public Meeting Summary

Presenter

Organization

Stephanie Tanner

EPA

Emma Hughes

ERG

Robert Pickering

ERG

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