Stainless steels have been used successfully for handling potable water since the mid-1960's. These companies supply stainless steel-related products and services to the water industry:

Allegheny Ludlum
Alvord, Burdick & Howson, L.L.C.
Associated Tube Industries
Bestweld
Bristol Metals, L.P.
Dresser Industries
Industeel
International Molybdenum Association
JCM Industries
Nickel Institute
Outokumpu Stainless
Smith-Blair Inc.
Southwest Research Institute
Straub Coupling
Trent Tube
Victaulic Company