Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73not60

§18939 Premise Plumbing Research

Title 42 › Chapter 163— RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, COMPETITION, AND INNOVATION › Subchapter II— NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE FUTURE › Part A— Measurement Research › § 18939

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary must, through the Director, set up a premise‑plumbing research program with the EPA. The program will study plumbing measurements to help water safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience, and it will coordinate research with universities, industry, nonprofits, and other Federal agencies. Premise plumbing means the water system on a property, including supply and distribution pipes, fixtures, heaters, water‑treatment and water‑using equipment, and their connections.

Full Legal Text

Title 42, §18939

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(a)The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall create a program, in consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency, for premise plumbing research, including to—

(1)conduct metrology research on premise plumbing in relation to water safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience; and

(2)coordinate research activities with academia, the private sector, nonprofit organizations, and other Federal agencies.

(b)For purposes of this section, the term “premise plumbing” means the water distribution system located within the property lines of a property, including all buildings and permanent structures on such property. Such term includes building supply and distribution pipes, fixtures, fittings, water heaters, water-treating and water-using equipment, and all respective joints, connections, devices, and appurtenances.

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 18939

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60