Law will reduce lead in faucets to 0.25 percent, down from 8 percent
No faucets on the market meet new standard
Separate 1.3 gpf bill shot down

“Protecting public health is a top priority,” Schwarzenegger said in a news release issued after the Sept. 30 signing. “I signed this bill to reduce the amount of lead exposure in California's drinking water. We need to make sure that the water we consume is safe for everyone, especially our children.”