Is there Lead still coming out of our Faucets?

Even though the government regulates and monitors how much contaminates are allowed into the water supply, do the water treatment plants really get everything out of the water?  Recent health studies have shown that even very low levels of lead in the water can still be dangerous.  Problems such as kidney disease, reduced brain function, and hypertension.  In 1986, the government enacted a federal law to reduce the amount of drinking water in our plumbing.  Even so many faucets still sold today still contain up to a quarter pound of lead in them and still be deemed "lead-free"  .Under this federal law, faucets are allowed to have up to 4 percent of lead when they are manufactured.  With the average kitchen faucet weighing around 7 pounds,  that leaves enough lead in the faucets to still do some harm.

California as we all know, is always on the forefront when it comes to the environment.  Congresswomen Anna Eshoo has introduced a federal bill to try and eliminate lead from our plumbing for drinking water.  The bill, named H.R 5289.  This bill has already been approved by Governer Schwarzenegger for the state of California to have the strictest lead standard of any state.  The bill also adds protection to make sure the faucet companies actually comply with the strict standards.  To help ensure that the H.R. 5289 bill stays strong, contact your local congressman and tell them you want H.R 5289.