Abstract: An article for providing a barrier between solder in a piping joint and the interior of the piping joint so that drinking water flowing therethrough is not contaminated by lead particles resulting from water flow erosion of the solder. The barrier article comprises an annular member a portion of which engages the inner surface of an inner pipe portion and a radially outwardly extending portion of which engages the end of the inner pipe portion and extends radially beyond the outer surface of the inner pipe portion to act as a barrier between solder in the annulus between the inner and an outer pipe portion and the interior of the joint. An indicator may be provided on the inner pipe portion adjacent the joint to assure the user of the piping system that the article was installed.