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24 Hour Public Notice Requirements for Lead
Starting October 16, 2024, water systems must issue a public notice within 24 hours of receiving their results if the 90th percentile lead concentration is .015 mg/L or higher, according to the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). Exceeding the action level for lead requires a Tier 1 public notification. New requirements for a lead…
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Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
To reduce lead in drinking water, EPA introduced Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) which went into effect on October 16, 2024. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the Final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) which goes into effect on November 1, 2027. Financial assistance is available! Get financial assistance to complete your…
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Lead: Division of Drinking Water
Lead 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…
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DEQ Receives Grant to Test for Lead in School Drinking Water
DEQ’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.
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Lead and Copper Rule
Starting October 16, 2024, any water systems which exceeds the action level for lead is required to issue a tier 1 public notice within 24 hours. The Division recommends water systems prepare ahead of time to have everything in place in case a public notice for lead is required. In 1991 the Environmental Protection Agency…
