Lead and Copper Rule Resources
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Water Quality Platform Provider, 120Water, Supports EPA's Lead And Copper Rule Improvements
11/30/2023
In response to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement of the long-anticipated Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), 120Water proudly reaffirms its commitment to advancing public health protections and accelerating the replacement of lead pipes.
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Why Does Copper Contamination Cause A Risk To Community Health? And How Can It Be Tackled?
11/22/2023
The human body needs small quantities of copper to function. But as well as being a nutrient, copper can also be harmful if consumed in large quantities.
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This Small Midwestern City Is Showing The U.S. How To Fight Lead, PFAS Contamination
11/21/2023
Water systems throughout the U.S. continue to struggle with two major contamination trends, but progress gaining traction in the Midwest may have some answers for how they can make more of federal funding.
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Testing For Lead In Drinking Water
11/20/2023
Lead exposure, even in small amounts, is harmful and can come from various sources, including paint, soil, food, and water.
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USF Researchers Help Reduce Lead Levels In Madagascar Drinking Water
11/16/2023
A team of engineers and public health experts from the University of South Florida is helping Toamasina, Madagascar, residents reduce their exposure to lead – a major global environmental pollutant that causes more than 1 million premature deaths each year.
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NAWC Applauds EPA 'Get the Lead Out' Initiative
11/8/2023
The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) joined the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as it unveiled the Get the Lead Out (GLO) initiative.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Get the Lead Out Initiative To Accelerate Removal Of Lead Service Lines Nationwide As Part Of Investing In America Agenda
11/7/2023
New initiative funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help 200 underserved communities access technical assistance to identify and remove lead service lines and ensure safer drinking water.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Partnership With 10 New Jersey Communities To Accelerate Lead Service Line Replacement As Part Of Investing In America Agenda
11/6/2023
Today in New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced a partnership with the State of New Jersey to assist 10 communities in accelerating progress toward lead service line identification and replacement, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to deliver clean drinking water to families and children, and EPA’s “Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators” initiative.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Partnership With 10 Wisconsin Communities To Accelerate Lead Service Line Replacement As Part Of Investing In America Agenda
11/2/2023
Today in Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced a partnership with the State of Wisconsin to assist 10 communities in accelerating progress toward lead service line identification and replacement, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to deliver clean drinking water to families and children and EPA’s “Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators” initiative.
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Representative Samples For LSI: Why The Number Of Inspections Isn't What Matters Most
10/25/2023
Read how machine learning and artificial intelligence allow us to get much more out of the data we collect, finding subtle patterns, capturing complex nuances, and using these to build predictive models.