Tag: Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act

How Does the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act Impact AMERICAN Flow Control Product?

On January 4, 2011, the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act was signed into federal law. It will go into effect January 4, 2014. In general, the federal law does not apply to the gate valves and fire hydrants manufactured by AMERICAN Flow Control. However, as of January 1, 2013, all resilient wedge gate valves and check valves manufactured by AMERICAN Flow Control meet the requirements of the new legislation.

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