Lead-free pipes and fittings are essential in plumbing systems to ensure the safety and quality of drinking water. Lead can leach into drinking water during distribution if it flows through old pipes and fittings. This can lead to various health issues, such as developmental problems in children and cardiovascular diseases in adults.
The new EU Drinking Water Directive aims to minimize these risks by reducing the acceptable levels of lead in drinking water and highlights the importance of using lead-free pipes and fittings.