LEAD AND COPPER RULE (LCR) RESOURCES
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Statement From AWWA CEO David LaFrance On Final Lead And Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI)10/8/2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released its final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) rule. AWWA CEO David LaFrance issued the following statement.
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EPA Announces New Final Regulations And $2.6B Under The Biden-Harris Administration's Investing In America Agenda For Clean Drinking Water10/8/2024
Today, October 8, the Biden-Harris Administration issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years.
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EPA Announces Partnerships With Six Massachusetts Cities To Accelerate Replacement Of Lead Water Pipes And Protect Public Health9/20/2024
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced collaborations with the Cities of Chelsea, Fall River, Malden, Melrose, Revere, and Taunton to help identify lead pipes that are used to deliver drinking water and accelerate their replacement to protect public health.
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NRDC Map Reveals Lead Pipe Locations In Specific Communities And Water Systems Nationwide9/16/2024
In a stark visual reminder of the threat to public health from dangerous lead water pipes, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) today released a map based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data revealing the specific communities and water systems most impacted by the estimated 9.2 million lead water pipes delivering drinking water to homes.
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Designing A Better Water Filter9/16/2024
Water filters on the market today can remove some contaminants, but they’re not designed to capture microplastics.
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Stantec Supports Multiple Southeastern Cities With Lead And Copper Rule Revisions Compliance8/28/2024
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by three water utilities to identify lead service line (LSL) materials and develop LSL replacement plans.
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AMWA Highlights LCRI Concerns Ahead Of Final White House Review8/26/2024
On Wednesday, August 21, AMWA held a meeting with the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to highlight concerns and final recommendations for alterations to the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for lead and copper, also known as the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI).
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $26M In Grants To Protect Children From Lead In Drinking Water At Schools And Childcare Facilities8/22/2024
Today, August 22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $26M in funding to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant funding will be used by 55 states and territories and the District of Columbia to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play while advancing the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
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AWWA's Water Infrastructure Conference To Tackle Lead Pipe Replacement, Resilience, Funding Solutions8/22/2024
Hundreds of water professionals will converge on Phoenix, Arizona, Sept. 8-11 for the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) 2024 Water Infrastructure Conference (WIC).
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New Federal Rules Aim To Replace Lead Service Lines Nationwide8/21/2024
Denver’s Lead Reduction Program will change slightly when EPA rules take effect in October.
LCR SOLUTIONS
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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?
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Receive LCRR News Straight To Your Inbox Each Month10/20/2023
Each month 120Water compiles the latest water industry trends, insights, and content that we deliver straight to your email
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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