Frequently Asked Questions

The 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act amendment:

  1. Includes specific concerns with lead leachate from any drinking water fixtures.
  2. Goes into effect August 6, 1998.
  3. Stipulates that products that do not comply with NSF 61 lead testing protocol can not be sold after that date.

For additional information regarding this subject, see The Safe Drinking Water Act and Copper Alloys.