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The New Low Lead Regulations

The New Low Lead Regulations. AWWA Alabama-Mississippi Section ADEM Regulation Update May 30, 2013 Laura A. Taylor (334) 271-7820 lat@adem.state.al.us. Overview. Introduction to NSF Lead Leaching NSF 61 Safe Drinking Water Act Revision Lead Content Standards – NSF 61-G

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The New Low Lead Regulations

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  1. The New Low Lead Regulations AWWA Alabama-Mississippi Section ADEM Regulation Update May 30, 2013 Laura A. Taylor (334) 271-7820 lat@adem.state.al.us

  2. Overview • Introduction to NSF • Lead Leaching • NSF 61 • Safe Drinking Water Act Revision • Lead Content Standards – NSF 61-G • NSF 372 • Marking

  3. NSF Standards Development Process

  4. OAC 3745-83-01 (D) • All chemicals, substances, and materials added to or brought in contact with water in or intended to be used in a public water system . . . and shall conform with (ANSI/NSF) standard 60 Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals – Health Effects (2005 and previous), or standard 61 Drinking Water System Components -Health Effects (2005 and previous). Any organization certified by the "American National Standards Institute" may certify in writing that a product conforms with these standards.

  5. Certification Marks

  6. NSF/ANSI Standard 61- Scope • Pipes and Related Products (pipe , hose, fittings) • Protective and Barrier Materials (cements/coatings) • Joining and Sealing Materials (gaskets, adhesives, lubricants, solvent cements) • Process Media (activated carbon, filter media) • Mechanical Devices (water meters, valves, filters) • Mechanical Plumbing Devices (faucets, drinking fountains, and components)

  7. Standard 61 Requirements 1. What contaminants migrate or extract into water? 2. Are they below maximum allowable level? • Formulation disclosure by manufacturer. • Formulation review of product. • Extract contaminants from product into water. • Analyze extraction water for contaminants. • Perform toxicology evaluation of contaminants

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