Items Tagged with 'lead in water'

The Biden-Harris Administration announced plans to advance protections from lead in drinking water and other sources on Dec. 16. 

Governor Gavin Newsom and the California State Legislature have enacted Assembly Bill (AB) 100 into law. Authored by Assembly member Chris Holden, AB 100 adopts industry standard NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 2020 as the lead-testing requirement for certified endpoint drinking water devices sold in California.

Lead contamination in drinking water poses serious health risks, and even low levels of lead exposure can cause permanent cognitive, academic and behavioral difficulties in children.

Copper alloy structures have changed drastically within the past decade to comply with low lead requirements for potable water. Common compositions added to the new alloys were bismuth, silicon, or binary alloys. The creation of these new brass and bronze structures resulted in concerns with valve performance by both engineers and contractors.  

Certified LeadSmart providers receive training and equipment to help reduce leaching in drinking water systems.

New labeling, certification requirements coming for ‘lead-free’ product designation.

The Flint water crisis continues to provide opportunities for local tradespeople to make a difference.