As a company committed to being a steward of water and delivering exceptional water experiences, Moen is naturally concerned about ensuring that people have clean and safe water flowing through their faucets when they go about their day. According to third-party market data, up to 35 million cheap, off-brand foreign-made faucets were imported into the United States between 2020 – 2024.
The independent third party testing reveals that many foreign-made off-brand faucets contain elevated levels of harmful chemicals and fail to meet U.S. safety standards. The majority contained elevated levels of lead, and studies show elevated lead levels pose serious health risks, particularly to children.†Additionally, many faucets contained chemicals linked to severe health issues. 90% of the faucets tested failed, with some exceeding safe limits by up to 590%.*
(Source: https://www.cdc.gov/lead-prevention/symptoms-complications/index.html or https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/lead-poisoning-and-health)
The 19 brands tested were:
The research sampled popular foreign-made off-brand products that were offered at prices so low that it raised questions about how they could meet industry standards.
Moen is an 85-year-old American brand that manufacturers and sells faucets, showers, smart-water products, and other products designed to meet certification requirements and manage and deliver water to the home. Protecting consumer water experiences and delivering water in an exceptional way is at the core of who we are as a business.
Moen products undergo rigorous safety testing, and our deep knowledge of water dynamics and challenges allows us to safely deliver water through quality, long-lasting products. Moen stands behind our faucets with a lifetime limited warranty and best-in-class customer service. These factors have helped us earn our place as America’s Most Trusted Faucet Brand.®
Consumers can determine whether a product is made with U.S. standards in several ways. One of the best ways is to look for the appropriate markings and labels on product packaging and manuals — these could include UPC, IAPMO, and NSF certification marks to name a few. Learn more at: https://www.safeplumbing.org
We also encourage consumers to research when comparing faucets they’re interested in buying check reputable reviews, look for industry quality ratings, and research the manufacturer. Also, look for brands with a history of manufacturing products that meet industry standards.
You can review the full study and data here: https://moen.widencollective.com/portals/5zhpbjff/SafeFaucetsTestResults