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Consumer Tool for Identifying Point-of-Use and Pitcher Filters Certified to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water

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Consumer Tool for Identifying Point-of-Use and Pitcher Filters Certified to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water (pdf) (722.39 KB, June 6, 2024, EPA/600/F-24/143)

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 drinking water filter that has been evaluated by an accredited third-party certification body to reduce lead. This tool will help consumers select point-of-use (POU) and pitcher filters that have been evaluated by an accredited third-party certification body for drinking water lead (Pb) reduction to 5 parts per billion (ppb) or less and particulate reduction (Class I) capabilities against both NSF/ANSI Standards 53 and 42.

NOTE: This document is an update to update to “Consumer Tool for Identifying Point of Use (POU) Drinking Water Filters Certified to Reduce Lead” EPA/600/F-18/335, 2018.

Herramienta del Consumidor para Identificar Filtros en el Punto de Uso y de Jarra Certificados para Reducir el Plomo en el Agua Potable

Herramienta del Consumidor para Identificar Filtros en el Punto de Uso y de Jarra Certificados para Reducir el Plomo en el Agua Potable (pdf) (643.37 KB, 6 de junio de 2024, EPA/600/F-24/143)

El plomo puede ingresar al agua potable cuando las tuberías de servicio que contienen plomo se corroen, especialmente cuando el agua tiene una acidez alta o un contenido mineral bajo que corroe las tuberías y los accesorios. Las casas también pueden tener materiales de plomería internos que contienen plomo. Para reducir la exposición al plomo en el agua potable, los consumidores pueden considerar el uso de un filtro de agua potable que haya sido evaluado por un organismo de certificación externo acreditado para reducir el plomo. Esta herramienta ayudará a los consumidores a seleccionar filtros de punto de uso (POU) y de jarra que hayan sido evaluados por un organismo de certificación externo acreditado para la reducción de plomo (Pb) en el agua potable a 5 partes por mil millones (ppb) o menos y capacidades de reducción de partículas (Clase I) de acuerdo con las Normas NSF/ANSI 53 y 42.

NOTA: Este documento es una actualización de la “Herramienta del consumidor para identificar filtros de agua potable en el punto de uso (POU) certificados para reducir el plomo” EPA/600/F-18/335, 2018.

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