Washington Bans Copper From Brake Pads to Save Fish

When a driver hits the brakes, friction releases copper shavings that fall onto the road and are eventually washed into rivers, where environmentalists say the metal could pose a hazard to marine life — especially salmon, one of the Pacific Northwest's most prized products.

Washington state responded to the problem last month by becoming the first in the nation to pass a law to phase out the use of copper in brake pads. The move could eventually make copper-free pads the industry standard in the U.S.

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[FlySwinger]

If they're that concerned about copper in the water, it seems they would try to get rid of the copper pipe in everybody's plumbing.