For Immediate Release:           June 15, 2011

Contact Information:                Erika Curran                             
ecurran@badgermeter.com       
800-876-3837, ext. 15990                      

BADGER METER WHITE PAPER PROVIDES WATER UTILITIES WITH AN EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND REFERENCE FOR CURRENT AND UPCOMING LEAD-FREE REGULATIONS

Effects of lead on environmental and public health call for increased regulation in plumbing and meter manufacturing

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Due to adverse health effects from drinking (potable) water contaminated by lead, there has been an increasing nationwide effort to reduce the amount of lead contained in all plumbing fittings and metering equipment used to deliver drinking water to end users. Badger Meter (BMI), a leading innovator and manufacturer of flow measurement solutions, is at the forefront of this movement. In anticipation of fast-approaching state and federal regulatory updates, Badger Meter has developed a white paper, Upcoming Standards & Compliance Regarding Lead-Free Requirements, to provide water utilities with invaluable information about current and pending legislation affecting lead-free meter compliance in the United States.

All individuals and companies introducing plumbing products for water intended for cooking or drinking purposes are responsible for being compliant with the new lead-free regulations. This includes manufacturers, distributors, retailers, contractors and end users. As such, it is essential that water utilities be familiar with criteria in the updated regulations and standards and are aware of effective dates.

The lead-free white paper serves as an informative piece describing both current and upcoming regulations and delivers the most important information in an easy-to-understand format. A legislation/standard chart provides a snapshot of the latest compliance updates by highlighting the effective date, legislation/standard description, allowable lead limits, required certifications, and current Badger Meter lead-free compliant products. The white paper is available for download on the company’s website at http://www.badgermeter.com/lead-free.

About Badger Meter:

Badger Meter is a leading innovator, manufacturer and marketer of flow measurement and control products, serving water utilities, municipalities and industrial customers worldwide. Measuring a variety of liquids — from water to oil and lubricants in industrial processes — products from Badger Meter are known for their high degree of accuracy, long-lasting durability and their ability to provide valuable and timely measurement information to customers. Residential and commercial metering technology from Badger Meter is designed for optimal system performance, superior reading and billing accuracy, and maximized revenue generation. For more information, visit www.badgermeter.com.

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