Is Your Plumbing Lead Free?

Many of our customers need to be made aware that until 2014, the amount of lead allowed in plumbing fixtures by the EPA was still 8% for pipes, fittings, and valves. Lead proposes potential health hazards you can learn about by visiting the EPA’s website. It is fantastic to know that as of 2014, the Safe Water Drinking Act has been amended to have water fixtures be virtually lead-free. As we have seen, residents are dealing with a water crisis in different parts of the country. Take Flint, Michigan, for example. A significant factor affecting the quality of your home’s drinking water supply is the age of your fixtures and piping.

How can you make your home or business lead-free?

A great thing you can do is ensure that your home’s water is adequately filtered. This can be achieved by installing a high-quality filter on all your faucets, particularly in your kitchen, where you drink or use the water for cooking. Another option to help your family’s water supply become lead-free would be installing a whole home water filtration system like a Halo or similar product.

Ask your plumber about lead-free piping and fixtures.

If you live in a particularly older part of Salt Lake City or if you happen to live in an older home, you are going to want to evaluate the quality of your home’s water. If a technician comes to service your home, we will encourage you to ask them about the lead in your home’s water system. It is common to ask your plumber to see the packaging of the pipes and fittings they use to ensure they do not have higher than acceptable lead standards.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please post them in the comment section below. Otherwise, you can always call us 24 hours a day at 801-601-1298.