NSF 61 2008 Standard

The NSF 61 Standard is intended to cover specific materials or products that come into contact with drinking water,  drinking water treatment chemicals, or both. The focus  of the Standard is evaluation of contaminants or impurities imparted indirectly to drinking water. The products and materials covered include, but are not limited to: process media (carbon, sand, etc.); protective materials (coatings, linings, liners, etc.); joining and sealing materials (solvent cements, welding materials, gaskets, etc.);  pipes and related products (pipes, tanks, fittings, etc.); mechanical devices used in treatment/ transmission/distribution systems (valves; chlorinators, separation membranes, etc.); and mechanical plumbing devices (faucets, endpoint  control valves, etc.).

STI/SPFA Position Paper & Letter Available to Members STI/SPFA has developed a position paper that can be downloaded here. Please contact mscimeca@steeltank.com or 847/438-8265, ext. 239 to request a cover letter developed by STI/SPFA to accompany the position paper. Both documents are for use by Field Erected Tank Section Members to communicate with specifying engineers, utilities and similar organizations.   Contact Marie Scimeca at STI/SPFA today!