Why Lead-Free Brass Fittings Are Now Mandatory in North American Plumbing

The Regulatory Landscape

Since January 4, 2014, the federal Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act has mandated that all fittings and fixtures used in contact with potable water contain a weighted average of ≤0.25% lead...

What is NSF/ANSI 61 and 372?

NSF/ANSI 61 certifies that a product does not leach harmful contaminants into drinking water. NSF/ANSI 372 specifically certifies the lead content calculation method...

What Alloy Should You Specify?

C69300 (Eco Brass) and C87850 (silicon bronze) are the two most popular lead-free alloys replacing C36000 for plumbing applications...