The first lead-free thermostatic mixing valve available in the industry, Bradley's Navigator Lead-Free Valves have recently earned certification from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). The lead-free valves, which fully comply with current lead-free legislation, are now even safer for drinking or cooking water and better for the environment. California's lead law, CA AB 1953, and a similar law in Vermont both require reducing the lead levels in fixtures used to convey drinking water to be less than 0.25%, and went into effect January 1, 2010.  Since February 2009, Bradley's Navigator Thermostatic Mixing Valves have been lead-free.  Each valve is made with lead-free brass as the main raw material, complete with lead-free brass castings and bar stock, and stainless steel.  Still, the new lead-free valves will continue to uphold their proven performance – they will work and look the same way as they did previously to blend incoming hot and cold water to regulate water temperature within a set point and prevent water temperature extremes such as hot-water scalding.  "Bradley prides itself on being an industry leader that brings the most innovative products to market quickly," says Ryan Pfund, product manager, Bradley.  "The Navigator Lead-Free TMVs are another real-life example of that leadership, since Bradley was the first to market with this technology. While upholding Bradley’s renowned high level of quality, the Navigator TMVs provide the longest warranty in the industry of 10 years," Pfund says. Bradley’s Navigator TMVs save time and money on installation since no factory technicians are required for valve installation.  All Navigator valves are pre-assembled and fully tested at the factory, and meet ASSE, CSA and/or cUPC requirements. For more than 85 years, Bradley Corporation has designed and manufactured commercial washfountains, and today is the industry's comprehensive source for plumbing fixtures, washroom accessories, restroom partitions, emergency fixtures and solid plastic lockers.  Headquartered in Wisconsin, Bradley serves the commercial, industrial, health care, recreation, education, and corrections markets worldwide.  For more information, contact Bradley, Telephone: (800) Bradley; Fax: (262) 251-5817; bradleycorp.com