said by mackey:A pipe that's 8% lead is lead-free huh. That seems awfully high to me.
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Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act of 2011
Amends SDWA Section 1417 Prohibition on Use and Introduction into Commerce of Lead Pipes, Solder and Flux
Modifies the applicability of the prohibitions by creating exemptions
Changes the definition of lead-free by reducing lead content from 8% to a weighted average of not more than 0.25% in the wetted surface material (primarily affects brass/bronze)
Eliminated provision that required certain products to comply with voluntary standards for lead leaching
Establishes statutory requirement for calculating lead content
Effective 36 months from signature January 4, 2014
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