Mounting questions elicit joint statement from Plumbing Manufacturers Institute and American Supply Association.
In order to answer mounting questions about requirements of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) amendments of 1996 (which become effective on Aug. 6, 1998), the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) and the American Supply Association (ASA) have issued a joint statement clarifying these requirements.
Some requirements governing certain plumbing products have existed since 1986, and understanding these existing requirements is key to understanding the new provisions.