Get The Lead Out!

In 2011, the Federal Government enacted the “Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act.” This law went into effect on January 4, 2014. The idea behind the act was to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act regarding the use of metal fixtures, fittings, pipes, and other metal components, in order to clarify the "lead free” requirements of plumbing components.

Here’s the Great News:  Multipure’s Drinking Water Systems are in full compliance.  #Multipure products are certified for material safety by NSF International when they are rigorously tested under the NSF/ANSI Standard 42 testing protocol, and this certification extends to #lead content.

As an educated consumer, you need to be aware that all of the system components that Multipure provides with its’ systems should be utilized for the installation of your water filtration system.  By substituting non-compliant hardware when making repairs or changes, a consumer could negate the certification testing provided by the #NSF/ANSI testing protocol. Some consumers believe plastic fittings are inferior to metal fittings, but that is not the case, particularly when it comes to leaching harmful contaminants into drinking water.

We’ve provided a link to a summary of the Act here.  In particular, we recommend you specifically read the “Frequently Asked Questions” section, which addresses questions raised by the manufacturing and usage of certain plumbing components that may be used in your home or office.  You can also find more information about lead in drinking water at the EPA’s website, or by visiting the #Water2Drink Resource Center to learn how a Multipure Water Filter works.