drinking water

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Lead in our water: Making proactive change through standards development

Industry standards and local regulations are consistently revised with the goal of reducing lead levels in drinking water.

Kathryn Foster Kate Woodruff

October 14, 2020

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Lead in public water supply has been a global concern for decades.

New criteria in drinking water standard tightens lead leaching allowance for plumbing products

September 22, 2020

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Joint committee governing NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 lowers maximum allowable limits of leached lead from plumbing endpoint devices.

U.S. drinking water products standards published as National Standards of Canada

April 18, 2019

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American National Standards for health effects of drinking water treatment chemicals (NSF/ANSI 60) and drinking water system components (NSF/ANSI 61) updated for the Canadian market and published as National Standards of Canada.

Americans report increase in instances of water contamination

February 18, 2019

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New national survey shows 28% of Americans have experienced water contamination issues in the past two years.

New ASSE drinking-water standard now available

ASSE 1087-2018 has been designated as an American National Standard by ANSI.

December 19, 2018

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ASSE 1087's scope includes plumbed-in water treatment devices and components.

Outdoor drinking fountain from Elkay

July 23, 2018

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Elkay’s Outdoor Tubular drinking fountains are ideal for parks and outdoor settings.

Members of the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association

Rainwater harvesting experts go south of the border

Mexico had its first national conference on rainwater harvesting Nov. 6-9 at the University of Guadalajara School of Architecture in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Terry Raines

January 26, 2018

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American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association leaders show Mexican officials best practices.