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Symmons Kitchen Faucets
Please note: we are a supplier of Symmons brand products - we are not the manufacturer.
"What should I look for when purchasing a faucet?"
You should be asking: Is it easy to get parts? Easy to repair and replace parts? Is it a true "washer less" (doesn't mean it won't leak, it will eventually anyway but
is usually easier to operate and easier to repair) or not? Where is it made?
What type of warranty? How long has this model been made? Does the manufacturer stand behind their products and
how long has that company been in business? Is the company that you are buying the faucet from reputable
and been in business long enough so that you know you can trust them?
"How are lead levels in drinking water currently regulated?"
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the amount of lead in drinking water under guidelines established in the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (passed in 1974; amended in 1988 and 1996). This Act legally defines "lead-free" as not more than 8% lead in pipes and fixture fittings. PLEASE NOTE: Use of the term "lead-free" varies between the new state legislation in CA (AB 1953), MD (HB 372 and VT (S.152), and in the current Federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. In the new legislation, it will mean 0.25% or less (weighted average).
"What is CA AB 1953, MD HB 372, and VT S.152?"
CA AB 1953 is a California Assembly Bill that defines "lead free" to mean not more than a weighted average of 0.25% lead content in pipe and fittings. MD HB 372 is the Maryland House Bill while VT S.152 is a Vermont Senate Bill, both of which mimic the California AB 1953 and regulates the amount of lead to a weighted average of 0.25% or less.
Please note: we are a supplier of Symmons brand products - we are not the manufacturer.
Warranty is with the manufacturer. We are not related to any other Symmons web sites.