What is the Lead Reduction legislation? When does it go into effect?
This legislation intends to limit the allowable amount of lead in defined plumbing fixture fittings to a maximum of 0.25 percent (weighted average among water contact components). As of 2008, it has been passed into law in two states: California (AB1953) and Vermont (S152). Specifically, the Lead Reduction law in California states: No person shall introduce into commerce, for use in California, any pipe, pipe or plumbing fitting, or fixture intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption through drinking water or cooking that is not lead free.* This includes kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets, and any other end-use devices intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cooking. *PLEASE NOTE: Use of the term “lead free” varies between the new legislation in CA and VT, and in the current Federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. In the new legislation for CA and VT only, starting in 2010, it will mean 0.25% or less (weighted average). Vermont
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