Covered products must be lead-free certified, through third-party or self-certification, by Sept. 1.
With the August heat in full force, here's hoping you can cool off in a local pool, under the shade of a leafy tree, or even within the spray of a backyard sprinkler. And as summer nears its end and fall approaches, may you seize the chance to enjoy camping, travel or friendly barbeques. There's still time to make some special memories!
We should discuss an important deadline coming up early next month. It's the compliance date for third-party certification or self-certification, also known as "lead-free certified," to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Section 1417 and codification of the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act of 2011 (RLDWA) for lead in plumbing fittings, plumbing fixtures, pipe fittings, pipes, solder, flux and custom fabricated products. There's a lot to discuss, so let's jump right in.