The Lead & Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) is the largest change in drinking water regulation in two decades. Although the first compliance deadline is in two years, on October 16, 2024, there is a lot of work to get done. It is prudent for water systems to start the process as soon as possible to Read More
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Guidance for Locating Lead Pipes to Develop Serviceline Inventories
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has new guidance to help communities and water utilities identify lead pipes that connect drinking water service to homes and other buildings. The guidance aims to help water utilities comply with the requirements of the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) that went into effect in December 2021. USEPA’s Read More
Input from Small Businesses, Towns, and Organizations to be Utilized to Develop Lead and Copper Rule Improvements Proposal
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) will accept input from small businesses, governments, and nonprofit organizations to participate as Small Entity Representatives for a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel related to the development of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). Through the LCRI, the USEPA aims to strengthen actions to protect communities from lead Read More
7 Ways the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Will Impact Your System
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced the finalized Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) in December 2021 after a concerted effort to collect public comment for over two years. The public comment period led USEPA to decide the implementation of the LCRR, as written, would not be delayed and that it does not go Read More
USEPA Announces Intent to Strengthen Lead & Copper Regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) will begin refining a new regulation to better protect communities from exposure to lead in drinking water. USEPA announced its intention to collaboratively work with local, State, and Federal partners to make rapid progress on the goal of removing 100% of lead service lines, with a focus on prioritizing communities Read More
LCRR Delayed
The water industry has additional time to prepare for the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) moved the effective date from June 16, 2021 to December 16, 2021. The USEPA also announced the LCRR compliance date has changed from January 16, 2024 to October 16, 2024. The delayed Read More