PMI Statement on Johns Hopkins Study

Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) became aware of the Johns Hopkins study on the use of hands-free faucets in hospitals via the news media on March 31. We have reached out to Dr. Lisa Maragakis, M.D., M.P.H., senior study investigator and infectious disease specialist at Johns Hopkins, to obtain a copy of the study for our review and input. Without having seen the study, it is difficult for us to identify how, if at all, their findings apply to the products our members manufacture. We can say with confidence, however, that our products meet the highest industry standards and that hands-free faucets have been safely in use around the world for decades, and have provided many benefits, including water conservation and minimizing the spread of germs from contact. We constantly seek to improve industry standards and performance and look forward to working with the team at Johns Hopkins to review and discuss their findings. Read the letter from PMI to Dr. Maragakis. (pdf)