Outokumpu Stainless Pipe, based in Wildwood, Florida, has received NSF/ANSI-61 approval for its products, opening the gates for their use in most water treatment and distribution applications in the US and Canada.
The certification, which came into effect February 2016, ensures that neither the materials that form the pipes nor the manufacturing process will result in toxins finding their way into drinking water. Approved products can now be line marked accordingly, along with the pipe size and country of origin.
Outokumpu Stainless Pipe has traditionally concentrated on supplying the oil and gas sector, particularly around the US Gulf Coast. The NSF/ANSI-61 approval marks an increased focus on the water treatment and distribution segment for the unit.