LEAD AND COPPER RULE (LCR) RESOURCES
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Town Of Westerly Launches EquiFlow Westerly, A Major Initiative To Eliminate As Many As 2,000 Lead Service Lines Over Two Years5/11/2026
The Town of Westerly today announced the launch of the Westerly EquiFlow Lead Replacement Project (“EquiFlow Westerly”), a major $20M public health initiative that will remove as many as 2,000 lead service lines (LSLs) across 2026 and 2027.
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AMWA Provides Feedback To EPA On LCRI Guidance Documents5/4/2026
On April 30, AMWA provided feedback on two draft EPA documents related to implementation of the 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI).
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EPA Launches New Lead Website In Renewed Trump EPA Focus To Reduce Lead Exposures4/24/2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the release of new public education tools about lead poisoning prevention, including a new StoryMap about Lead and Children’s Health and EPA’s lead website, epa.gov/lead.
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Aqua Pennsylvania Wins $3.6M In PENNVEST Funding For Lead Service Line Replacements4/22/2026
Aqua Pennsylvania announced it was awarded a $3.6M low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for lead service line replacements throughout Delaware County.
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New York Lead Pipe Replacement Funding Program Requires Open Materials Evaluation3/20/2026
The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today said that while New York State’s fund of $250M for water infrastructure improvements should be applauded, not allowing an open procurement process would diminish results and not provide the most cost-effective solution.
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Copper Development Association Unveils Free In-Person Or Virtual Lead Service Line Replacement Training2/26/2026
The Copper Development Association is now offering its Do It Proper with Copper training program, a no-cost, expert-led educational initiative designed to help communities successfully plan and execute lead service line replacement (LSLR) projects.
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EPA Defends 10-Year Lead Pipe Replacement Mandate, Affirms Utility Authority And Feasibility To Replace All Lead Pipes2/23/2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally notified a federal appeals court that it will defend the 10-year nationwide lead service line replacement requirement under the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), reinforcing both the agency’s legal authority and the technical feasibility of full pipe replacement.
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Elevated Lead Levels Could Flow From Some US Drinking Water Kiosks2/11/2026
After high-profile water crises like the one in Flint, Michigan, some Americans distrust the safety of tap water, choosing to purchase drinking water from freestanding water vending machines or kiosks.
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Challenge Winners Offer Improved Water Access, Lead Pipe Identification1/6/2026
The winners of The Water Council’s fall Tech Challenge are helping improve water quality for all, from Wisconsin to Nigeria. Geotek Water Solutions of Jos, Nigeria, is the first African company to win the Tech Challenge, securing the $10,000 first prize. Service ID of Fitchburg, Wisconsin, was named runner-up, winning $5,000.
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The Final Mile: The U.S. Simply Must Rush To Finish Its Critical Lead-Pipe Cleanup12/5/2025There has been an abundance of funding available to address the estimated 9.2 million lead service lines currently deliver drinking water to homes, businesses, schools, and unsuspecting citizens throughout the United States. So it is disheartening to realize that millions of lead water lines are still delivering water to citizens.
LCR SOLUTIONS
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Optimize LSL Replacement Planning2/4/2025
Confidently prioritize LSLs for your LCRI-compliant replacement strategy with data-driven, easy-to-use tools.
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Mueller Offers Expansive Portfolio Of BABA Compliant Products5/19/2024
Whenever possible, Mueller tailors product certification to match specific job requirements, including part numbers, job identification, and funding agency requirements. We have developed this process working closely with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) who was very early in clarifying definitions and requirements for Iron & Steel Products, Construction Materials, and other Manufactured Products.
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PWS Pro3/18/2024
120Water’s PWS Pro offers an all-encompassing water quality management program. This integrated system combines all your key water quality initiatives, empowering you to take action across all areas. From necessary communications and notifications to replacement and sampling programs, as well as ongoing service line verification, PWS Pro serves as your comprehensive system of record.
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PWS Portal3/18/2024
120Water’s PWS Portal allows utilities to build the data foundation to power efficient water quality program management.
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Kickstart Your Inventory Development With Free LCRR Planning Session10/20/2023
Feeling overwhelmed with the new revisions and need guidance on where to start?
LCR MULTIMEDIA
Submitting unknown service lines with your LCRI baseline inventory triggers costly consequences, such as annual notices or higher replacement rates. If you’re assessing your verification strategy, check out this webinar!
ABOUT LEAD AND COPPER
The U.S. EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), a mandate for drinking water utilities and pipeline products manufacturers to reduce the public’s exposure to lead, received increased scrutiny following the 2014 lead crisis in Flint, MI, leading to new Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) which take effect in 2020. Although the LCR has been updated numerous times, the most recent requirements demand a level of action unprecedented since the LCR's initial implementation in 1991. Under the LCRR, utilities must have programs in place for tap-sampling, corrosion control treatment (CCT), lead service line replacement (LSLR), consumer communication, and public education. LCRR will affect almost all aspects of utility operations (treatment, distribution, labor, financial planning, consumer outreach, etc.) to varying and often complex degrees. This information hub will provide LCRR guidance, news, and analysis to facilitate compliance, answering questions such as: What is the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for lead and copper? Who is responsible for the lead service line (LSL)? Which chemicals provide corrosion control? When do Lead and Copper Rule Revisions take effect?
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