To reduce lead in drinking water, EPA introduced Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) which will go into effect by October 16, 2024. Currently, EPA is taking steps to develop a new rule, the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements. Systems subject to the LCRR (Community and Non-Transient Non-Community water systems) will need to develop service …
Read MoreLead can enter drinking water when plumbing materials containing lead corrode, especially if the water is highly acidic or contains a low mineral content. The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead pipes, faucets, and fixtures. Lead service lines that connect a building or house to the water main can also be …
Read MoreDEQ’s Division of Drinking Water urges Utah schools and childcare facilities to apply for funding to test for lead in their drinking water after receiving a $434,000 EPA grant to cover the cost of testing.
Read MoreIn 1991 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a regulation known as the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR). The LCR established a requirement for public drinking water systems classified as either community or non-community non-transient to routinely monitor for lead and copper. Also identified in the LCR are action levels for lead and copper. An …
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