Lead and Copper Rule Resources

81. Unsafe Lead Levels In School Drinking Water: New UMass Amherst Study IDs Building Risk Factors 11/30/2023

    University of Massachusetts Amherst civil and environmental engineers have determined the factors that may help identify the schools and daycare centers at greatest risk for elevated levels of lead in drinking water.

82. Biden-Harris Administration Proposes To Strengthen The Lead and Copper Rule To Protect All Communities In America From Lead In Drinking Water 11/30/2023

    The U.S. EPA has announced a proposal to strengthen its Lead and Copper Rule that would require water systems across the country to replace lead service lines within 10 years. EPA is also proposing additional improvements to protect public health, such as lowering the lead action level and improving sampling protocols utilized by water systems. The proposed action significantly advances President Biden’s commitment to remove every lead service line in America to protect children and vulnerable populations from the negative impacts of lead in drinking water, particularly those living in disadvantaged communities.

83. UK Water Industry Lead Knowledge Sharing 11/30/2023

    On November 30, 2023, Jared Webb spoke on predictive modeling for lead service lines at a meeting of UK water utilities.

84. 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.

85. 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.

86. 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.

87. 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.

88. 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.

89. 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.

90. 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.