Every modern faucet sold after 2014 should be “lead-free” by law. But older faucets (especially brass ones) can leach lead. Check under the sink or inside the faucet handle for a stamp or label. If you see “NSF 61” or “ANSI 61,” you’re golden. If not, you might have a vintage charmer that’s secretly toxic.
Is There Lead in Your Drinking Water? What You Need to Know
And here’s a twist: even if your pipes are new, solder (the stuff that joins pipes) can contain lead. That old solder looks like a silver, lumpy caterpillar. If your home was built before 1986, it’s a suspect. You’re now an official plumbing sleuth. Celebrate with a glass of filtered water!
