Consumer Tool for Identifying Point of Use (POU) Drinking Water Filters Certified to Reduce Lead
Citation:
Latham, M., M. Shah, M. Schock, AND D. Lytle. Consumer Tool for Identifying Point of Use (POU) Drinking Water Filters Certified to Reduce Lead. Safe and Sustainable Water Resources BOSC Subcommittee Meeting, Washington, DC, Washington, DC, April 23 - 24, 2019.
Impact/Purpose:
Lead can accumulate in our bodies over time, where it is stored in bones along with calcium. Lead can enter drinking water when service pipes that contain lead corrode, especially where the water has high acidity or low mineral content that corrodes pipes and fixtures. Homes may also have internal plumbing materials containing lead. To reduce exposure to lead in drinking water, consumers can consider the use of a water filter certified to remove lead. There is no mandatory federal requirement for the use of point of use (POU) drinking water filters or for testing or third-party certification under the Safe Drinking Water Act. However, consumers can increase their level of confidence by purchasing filters that have been tested by an accredited third-party certification body or bodies for lead reduction.
Description:
This poster discusses an EPA communications tool for selecting point of use (POU) drinking water filters certified to reduce lead.