Lead and Copper Rule Resources

  1. The Importance Of Copper Testing In Drinking Water 3/6/2024

    Copper is a metal that occurs naturally in the environment and is a necessary dietary mineral. When present in drinking water above certain levels, however, it can pose significant health risks, including liver or kidney damage. The source of copper in drinking water is often the corrosion of copper pipes in the water supply system, especially in acidic water conditions. 

  2. A Proactive Approach To Service Line Inventory 3/5/2024

    In this case study, learn how Silver Creek Water Corporation successfully created a lead service line inventory with the help of 120Water. They have only 7 unknown service lines left out of 7,000 and plan to eliminate them through a resident survey.

  3. LCRI Checklist: Simplifying Where To Start 3/5/2024

    Stay on track for LCRI compliance with our improved checklist! We break down the simplified 7 regulations for you to prioritize over the next 24 months in our helpful LCRI checklist. Download to keep on the wall in your office.

  4. What Does LCR/LCRI Compliance Mean, Exactly? 2/25/2024

    We talk a lot about ‘compliance’ but the reality is that compliance is complicated and changes over time. This series breaks down compliance requirements across the LCR and the proposed LCRI to help you understand the who, what, and when of compliance.

  5. AMWA's Water Policy Conference Will Feature Interactive Panels On Climate Change, Lead Service Line Removal 2/19/2024

    As AMWA’s 2024 Water Policy Conference (WPC) is four weeks away, there is still time to register for the must-attend policy gathering for water utility executives.

  6. Coalition Of States Demands Biden, U.S. EPA Drop Lead Pipe Regulation 2/12/2024

    As the Biden administration works to remedy one of the most pervasive drinking water contamination issues in the country, states are banding together to push back.

  7. As Lead Exceeds Limits Near Chicago, Residents Told To Avoid Tap Water 2/7/2024

    A city located just 40 miles from Chicago has emerged as a new epicenter for lead contamination as residents are encouraged to avoid drinking from the tap.

  8. Ultra-Sensitive Lead Detector Could Significantly Improve Water Quality Monitoring 2/5/2024

    Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed an ultra-sensitive sensor made with graphene that can detect extraordinarily low concentrations of lead ions in water. 

  9. Lead Use In Popular Stanley Tumblers Sparks Consumers' Concern 2/2/2024

    Stanley tumblers, the internet-famous cups, are trending on social media not for a new color release, but because they contain the toxic metal lead.

  10. Lead Service Lines And US 1/31/2024

    Lead Service Lines (LSLs) pose serious health risks, but the Kemio™ testing device can quickly identify them for removal and replacement with copper pipes. Collaboration is needed to prioritize testing and removal for safe drinking water.