No-Lead Brass
In January 2011, the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act was signed into law, which reduced the allowable lead content of wetted surfaces in drinking water pipes, pipe fittings, and plumbing fixtures as of January 4, 2014. To ensure our customers bottom lines weren't impacted negatively by this transition to no-lead brass, A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. launched a microsite with the reference materials below. Although this full site is no longer necessary, we remain committed to educating and assisting our customers. For this reason, we are providing the reference materials and resources regarding the no-lead legislation and transition below. For further information, please contact your sales representative or our factory at 1-800-292-2737.
Water Pumps
EPA Lead water in Drinking Water FAQs - 12/2013
Important No-Lead Letter - 09/2013
Leaded Brass Disclaimer - 06/2011
No-Lead The Engineering Basics - 09/11
Read the California Health and Safety No-Lead Legislation
Read the California No-Lead Legislation
Read the Louisiana No-Lead Legislation
Read the Maryland No-Lead Legislation
Read the Maryland No-Lead Legislation FAQ
Read the Vermont No-Lead Legislation - 11/10
Read the Vermont No-Lead Legislation FAQ
Technical Specifications - 02/13
Vermont's Attorney General on Enforcing VT Act 193 - 11/09
Plumbing Supplies
EPA Lead in Drinking Water FAQs 12/13
Important No-Lead Letter - 09/13
Leaded Brass Disclaimer - 6/11
Read the California Health and Safety No-Lead LegislationRead the California No-Lead Legislation
Read the Louisiana No-Lead Legislation
Read the Maryland No-Lead Legislation - 13/12
Read the Maryland No-Lead Legislation FAQ
Read the Vermont No-Lead Legislation - 11/10
Read the Vermont No-Lead Legislation FAQ
Vermont's Attorney General on Enforcing VT Act 193
Water Service
EPA Lead in Drinking Water FAQs - 12/13
Important No-Lead Dates Letter - 10/2012
Important No-Lead Letter - 09/2013
Lead vs No-Lead Packaging - 09/11
Lead vs No-Lead Packaging - 04/12
Read the California Health and Safety No-Lead Legislation
Read the California No-Lead Legislation
Read the Louisiana No-Lead Legislation
Read the Maryland No-Lead Legislation - 13/12
Read the Maryland No-Lead Legislation FAQ
Read the Vermont No-Lead Legislation - 11/10
Read the Vermont No-Lead Legislation FAQ
WARNING: It is unlawful in CALIFORNIA, VERMONT, MARYLAND, LOUISIANA and the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA to use any product in the installation or repair of any public water system or any plumbing in a facility or system that provides water for human consumption if the wetted surface area of the product has a weighted average lead content greater than 0.25%. This prohibition does not extend to service saddles used in California, Louisiana or under USA Public Law 111-380.