As PM went to press for the October issue, controversial California legislation designed to drastically eliminate the lead content of faucets sold in that state was awaiting a final decision by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
As PM went to press, controversial California legislation designed to drastically eliminate the lead content of faucets sold in that state was awaiting a final decision by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
“I've heard confident predictions on both sides of the matter,” said Barbara C. Higgens, executive director of the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute. “On one hand, the bill is so riddled with errors that there's no way he will sign the bill into law. And on the other hand, he's facing a tough re-election bid this year, so it would be difficult for him to veto the bill.”