Educate your firm to become a resource on federal lead law
The Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act redefines the term “lead-free” in the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 down from a maximum 8% on a weighted average basis to the new level.
Manufacturers and wholesalers want to make sure that engineers who specify their plumbing products are aware that low-lead legislation now in California, Vermont, Maryland and Louisiana is going national on Jan. 4, 2014. From that day forward, any leaded product sold or installed for potable water applications can’t have a weighted average of more than 0.25% lead.
The Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act redefines the term “lead-free” in the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 down from a maximum 8% on a weighted average basis to the new level. The law applies to pipe, pipe and plumbing fittings and fixtures, and solder and flux used in a public water system or facility providing water that people consume. It covers kitchen and bathroom faucets and any other devices intended to convey or dispense water for drinking or cooking.