Simple Pump water pumps are Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) compliant. The pump assembly, pump head, pump cylinder, and check valves are all high-grade stainless steel. The pump rods are aerospace-quality fiberglass, made with resin certified for drinking water use and fused stainless steel ends.

All metal parts that come in contact with water are lead-free stainless steel. The drop pipe is Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Schedule 80 which is the same material used for cold water is most houses. Finally, the pump's lever handle assembly is solid, aircraft-grade aluminum.