LEAD AND COPPER RULE (LCR) RESOURCES
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Chicago Fails To Warn Most Residents About Lead In Water7/17/2025
In Chicago, a federal drinking water rule required officials to notify 900,000 properties that their drinking water is at risk of lead contamination. But as of early July, only 7% of the people on that list had been warned that their water may be putting them at risk for serious health issues.
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City Of Wausau And Community Infrastructure Partners Celebrate 1,000th Lead Service Line Replacement, Set National Model For Lead-Free Future7/17/2025
The City of Wausau marked a transformative milestone with the celebration of its 1,000th lead service line (LSL) replacement, achieved in just over one year through the innovative EquiFlow Lead-Free Program.
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Rehabilitation And Wastewater To Fuel Decade Of Growth In Pipe Infrastructure, Exceeding US$117B By 20357/16/2025
Capital expenditures (CAPEX) on pipe infrastructure for municipal water and wastewater utilities in the U.S. and Canada are projected to reach a total of US$117.0B between 2025 and 2035, according to a new report from Bluefield Research, a leading provider of global water market data and insights.
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NAWC, Trinnex Partner To Provide Members With AI Options7/8/2025
The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) and Trinnex announced Tuesday a partnership that will provide NAWC members with special access to Trinnex’s suite of AI-enabled software platforms.
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What It Will Really Take To Replace America's Lead Lines7/1/2025Replacing lead pipes isn't just about digging and swapping materials. It's about solving for workforce shortages, incomplete data, and execution at scale. Without addressing these constraints head-on, communities risk failing to meet compliance deadlines and incurring rising costs.
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Lead Service Lines: 3 Key Actions To Take For Lead and Copper Rule Compliance6/30/2025Many public water system owners in the U.S. worked hard from 2021 to 2024 to comply with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). As of October 2024, in its current form, the rule is now known as the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). You may know that the next compliance deadline is November 1, 2027. But what exactly is due at that time? How can you be sure you're complying with the requirements?
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EPA Announces Funding For States To Reduce Lead In Drinking Water At Schools And Child Care Facilities6/13/2025
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a total of $26M in funding for states and territories to address lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities.
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Pennsylvania American Water To Replace More Than 350 Lead Service Lines In Pittsburgh And Mt. Oliver6/9/2025
Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it will soon begin replacing approximately 357 lead service lines that have been identified in the City of Pittsburgh and Mt. Oliver Borough.
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Martin County Saves Millions With leadCAST's Automated Workflows And Statistical Analysis To Tackle LCRR5/23/2025
With the LCRR deadline fast approaching and over 59% of its service lines unverified, Martin County recognized the significant work ahead in preparing to meet the LCRR requirements. The county needed to establish a clear strategy for its compliance program, and to support this effort, it needed an engineering consulting partner with extensive expertise in LCRR.
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EPA Partners With City Of Albany To Replace Lead Service Lines5/22/2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is partnering with the City of Albany and the New York State Department of Health to improve water quality in Albany, NY.
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
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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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