Lead and Copper Rule Resources

  1. BlueConduit Integrates With Esri Software To Help Utilities Replace Lead Pipes Nationwide 9/27/2023

    Water analytics pioneer BlueConduit proudly announces its integration with Esri, the global leader in location intelligence. This technical integration and go-to-market partnership will bring BlueConduit’s machine learning to utilities using Esri ArcGIS technology.

  2. California Legislature Passes Bill To Eliminate Lead From School Drinking Water, Protecting Youth 9/14/2023

    Today the California Legislature passed a bill to require lead tests at all school drinking water fountains and faucets.

  3. EPA Sent The 7th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey And Assessment To Congress 9/12/2023

    A recent EPA survey aimed to assess the nation’s public water systems needs for the next 20 years — the 7th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment (DWSRF) — to Congress has been used as support to allocate $6.5 billion into federal funding for states in order to upgrade and fix the nation’s lead service line.

  4. Upcoming Webinar: To Inventory And Beyond With Summerville, SC 9/8/2023

    Have you thought about how you will safely build and store your preliminary inventory for LCRR? Our team has heard all sorts of strategies - GIS systems, spreadsheets, software, oh my! Learning your options and deciding on the best solution can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone!

  5. New School Of Thought On Reducing Lead Exposure For Children 9/8/2023

    The EPA wants water authorities to help schools and childcare centers get the lead out of drinking water, but what resources are available to help water authorities?

  6. EPA Office Of Inspector General Identifies That EPA Staff Did Not Elevate Significant Issues In Benton Harbor’s Water System 9/7/2023

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General today issued a report identifying that the EPA did not follow its 2016 Policy on Elevation of Critical Public Health Issues when responding to evidence of drinking water lead contamination in the community water system for Benton Harbor, Michigan.

  7. Lead Service Lines In NYC Disproportionately Impact Hispanic/Latino Communities And Children Already At Risk 8/30/2023

    Results from a study just released by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health show major inequities in the location of lead service lines across New York City.

  8. Bootstrapping: A Key To Reliable Service Line Material Predictions In Water Systems 8/15/2023

    When it comes to lead service lines, it is crucial to get accurate metrics. Both false negatives and false positives could have a negative impact. This is where a technique called bootstrapping can help. 

  9. Understanding Random vs. Representative Verification Sets For Predictive Modeling 8/15/2023

    Finding lead service lines efficiently saves time and money. Read more about how predictive modeling can help you to make more reliable and unbiased estimates. 

  10. Is Our Water Safe? At-Home Test Receives $3M Grant 8/8/2023

    Developed by Northwestern University researchers, the tests use cell-free biosensors and a single-drop water sample to provide an easy-to-read positive or negative result for a variety of contaminants.