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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.

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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.

Drop-ear elbow from Matco-Norca

September 22, 2017

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New F1960 cold-expansion PEX drop-ear elbow from Matco-Norca comprised of lead-free brass.

EPA proposes revisions to Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act

February 15, 2017

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The agency is proposing to make conforming changes to the existing drinking water regulations.

Tech Topic: Copper piping

A lurking problem with lead.

Andrew G. Kireta Jr.

September 16, 2016

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Copper pipes can be a reliable replacement for lead service lines.

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Corrosion and Air Vents: NFPA 13 Code Requirements

This program will address technical changes specific to corrosion and air vents for the 2016 and 2019 editions of NFPA 13. The 2016 NFPA adds a new code requirement that a single air vent is installed for each wet sprinkler system to help reduce potential corrosion activity due to trapped air, and this requirement stays in the 2019 edition.

CREDITS: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 IACET CEU; 1 PDH

Items Tagged with 'drinking water'

ARTICLES

Lead in our water: Making proactive change through standards development

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

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

Americans report increase in instances of water contamination

New ASSE drinking-water standard now available

Outdoor drinking fountain from Elkay

Rainwater harvesting experts go south of the border

Drop-ear elbow from Matco-Norca

EPA proposes revisions to Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act

Tech Topic: Copper piping

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