Lead Found in Drinking Fountain?

Here's the story,....

"High levels of lead have been found in the water fountains of several elementary schools in Albany.
The school district says the discovery was made during last month's testing of 400 faucets and fixtures.
Those drinking fountains were immediately taken out of service. They're being repaired and will be tested again before being turned back on.
Schools with the faulty fixtures include School 19, TOAST, Giffen Elementary, Arbor Hill Elementary, North Albany Academy and Pine Hills Elementary School.3

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What they don't say is it's actually lead in the water supply. This makes it look like the fountain is the problem. (good thing that's a Sunroc fountain).

Do you think this will impact what you do as a rep in the field? Will you have to work extra hard?

Haws Corporation Celebrates Centennial

On October 28th, the Haws Corporation officially celebrated its 100th Anniversary at a gala celebration held at the Siena Hotel Spa & Casino in Reno, Nevada. The black-tie event was attended by 350 Haws customers, sales representatives, past and present employees, suppliers and other special guests. Beyond the regal setting, sumptuous cuisine, live musical entertainment and libation, guests were treated to a special “Hall of Haws” display. This unique exhibit unveiled, first time ever, the company’s product museum of vintage Haws plumbing and emergency equipment products assembled into a living timeline of Haws’ innovation throughout the years. That display was also supported by a 1,900 slide video tribute to the generations of “Haws people” who have made quality, value and customer satisfaction synonymous with the Haws brand.
Highlighting the evening was an appearance by the company’s founder, Luther Haws, the inventor of the first commercial drinking fountain. Haws’ invention became the core product of the Haws Sanitary Drinking Faucet Company after his original invention in 1906. Luther Haws (phenomenally played actor Larry Elliott) walked the assembled guests through the history of the company, supported by museum products and appropriate visual references. “Luther” concluded by telling the group he was “damned proud” of their accomplishments and that he couldn’t wait to see what new heights they attain in the coming years!

During the formal program, Century Awards were presented to:
Customer of the Century -- The Berkeley Unified School District -- Berkeley, California
Vendor of the Century -- Commercial Enameling Company (CECO) – So. California
Domestic Representative of the Century -- Specification Sales – So. California
Distributor of the Century -- Cal Steam -- Hayward, California
International Distributor of the Century -- Can Aqua, Quebec Canada
Global Sales Excellence -- Modern Plant, Dublin, Ireland

1409 One Tough S.O.B (stand/skate on basin)

Model 1409 is a wall mounted, barrier-free drinking fountain made of white powder-coated cast aluminum. Unit includes recessed push button valves with front-accessible flow adjustments, polished chrome-plated brass bubbler heads locked to the bowl and solid chrome-plated brass waste strainer. Unit also includes a vandal-resistant bottom plate and a 1-1/2" NPT trap. Unit complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and adhere to ANSI/NSF 61, Section 9, California Proposition 65 and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act.

Features and Benefits
Tough Construction
• Powder coated cast aluminum design provides the durability required in vandal-resistant applications without the weight of cast iron.

Wheelchair Accessible
• Designed specifically with a smooth vandal-resistant bottom plate providing less obstruction to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines when installed at the proper height.
Vandal-Resistant Bubbler Heads
• Haws model 5703M bubbler heads are designed specifically for vandal-resistance with chrome-plated forged brass castings and a locking design that maintains the head position, even under heavy twisting forces.

• The 1409 is also available (option) with Haws’ exclusive, patented 5725 EnviroGard™ bubbler heads that incorporate a stainless-steel water activated pop-up canopy the protects the bubbler from outside contaminants when the bubbler is not in use.
Vandal-Resistant Waste Strainer
• Haws model 6454 flat waste strainer is designed specifically for vandal-resistance with a chrome-plated solid brass casting that incorporates locking lugs, washer, locknut and a slipjoint tailpiece.

Applications
Perfect for schools, sports venues, shopping malls and other high traffic areas where height and durability matter. The 1409 offers a solution for wheelchair access while providing robust vandal-resistance. When installed at the appropriate height, the heavy duty, yet lightweight design meets all current guidelines in the Americans with Disabilities Act without the need for installation reinforcement needed for significantly heavier cast iron fountains. The vandal resistant bottom plate and waste strainer also bring added peace of mind.


Options:
Bubbler Head: Model 5725 EnviroGard™ with stainless steel water activated pop-up canopy that protects the bubbler head from outside contaminates when not in use.

Filter: Model 6426, 12” x 2”, in-line with lead removal element that reduces lead from incoming water supply.

Chiller: Model HCR8 chiller provides chilled water under continuous demand.