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allows a maximum weighted average lead content of 0.25 percent measured by wetted surface area of components of the product. “This prohibits a person from using specified materials that are not lead-free in the installation or repair of any public water system or any plumbing in a facility providing [a] water system or water for human consumption. Furthermore, the law requires certification by an independ- ent accredited third party. Many other states are in the process of also creating laws to meet these same requirements,” adds Meyer. Water treatment professionals can pre- dict which current laws and regulations are headed their way by being aware of what is going on in other states and noticing local trends on water usage. “The Ground Water Rule will affect those areas providing ground water more than those that provide surface drinking water, for example. Conversely, the Long discharges made it difficult to remove enough salt to be in compliance with state wastewater regulations. Advocates also argued that softener dis- charges returned unwanted salt to already stressed natural water supplies. This is but one example of a regulation that has caused debate. “We are more aware and more regulated than we ever have been in the past and it is going to get [stricter in more locations],” notes Weaver. “And I don’t object to that.” According to Weaver and others, the out- comes of these efforts will be a cleaner plan- et, a minimizing of companies and individu- als with poor ethics and more opportunities for the water treatment industry to shine. California and Vermont have new laws, effective January 1, 2010, regulating the amount of lead that is permissible in prod- ucts made of brass or bronze that are used to convey or dispense drinking water. The law
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Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule has a much greater impact on Surface Water Systems than Ground Water Systems,” explains Johnson. When it comes to abiding by the rules and in order to be considered a reputable service, adds Weaver, you must maintain three core components: Honesty, integrity and consistency. And, “too much information” is a good thing when conveying regulatory trends to end customers. “Dealers need to understand what regu- lations (both promulgated and in develop- ment) will have the greatest impact on mar- keting their technology. They need to understand the ramifications of the rule and to be able to communicate to the end user how their technology solves the prob- lem. In an instance where there are multiple issues tackled by a regulation, the dealer needs to determine what is most important to their clientele,” concludes Johnson.
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