Do You Comply?
On January 4, 2014,
water works brass
will change forever.
No-Lead Brass,
It’s the law!
• In January of 2011, the President
signed into law Senate Bill 3874 and
created the Reduction of Lead in
Drinking Water Act.
• This legislation amended the Safe
Drinking Water Act to reduce the
allowable lead content in all products in
contact with drinking water from 8.0%
to 0.25% (weighted average).
No-Lead Brass,
It’s the law!
• This means all companies must use
no-lead brass for products contacting
potable water.
• Although states may adopt an earlier
timeline, the new national law goes into
effect on January 4, 2014.
• Not only does this mean products
manufactured for potable water
applications from current 85-5-5-5
brass will no longer be produced or
sold, they can no longer be installed.
Frequently asked
questions . . .
• How will the product change?
– Although the physical properties will be
created from a different alloy, the look,
feel, and operation of the product will
remain the same.
• What is the difference between NoLead, Low Lead, Lead Free,
Federalloy and EnviroBrass?
– Basically, these terms all have the
same meaning. The new federal law
carries the most weight for the Ford
Meter Box Company by specifically
defining the maximum allowable lead
content (0.25%) of our brass products
in 2014.
Frequently asked
questions . . .
• What products does this include?
– The new law applies to the wetted
surface of any product used in a
potable water system. Products used
for non-drinking water applications
(reclaimed, industrial, irrigation, etc.)
and brass service saddles (in most
states) are exempt from no-lead
requirements.
• What can we do now?
– Don’t get stuck with unusable inventory.
Begin now to create a transition plan to
no-lead products. We encourage you to
meet with your Ford Meter Box sales
representative today.
Frequently asked
questions . . .
• How can no-lead products be
ordered?
– Ford already stocks the broadest
line of no-lead brass waterworks
products that meet the new
legislation.
– Ford has the variety, selection, and
inventory to handle your needs; just
add the “-NL” suffix to your current
part number.
Frequently asked
questions . . .
• How can you prepare for the
new legislation?
– Since all current waterworks brass
inventory becomes obsolete and
can not be installed or sold after
January 4, 2014 (unless your state
adopts an earlier deadline), begin
planning now to deplete your
current brass inventory, and
replace with Ford no-lead brass
products.
– For assistance or support, contact
your local Ford Meter Box
representative to develop a
transition plan.