The United State Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is currently working on revisions to the Lead Copper Rule (LCR) to make it more clear and enforceable. The USEPA is aiming to reduce the discretion by individuals, increase transparency by informing consumers when they are served by lead service lines, and improve tap sampling testing protocols and water quality monitoring.
Official agenda stated that the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Revisions were planned to be published in August 2018. However, recent statements suggest the proposal will be delayed until mid-summer 2019.
Although official revisions have not yet been published, public water systems (PWSs) may want to consider the following actions to be ahead of the potential changes:
Nate Weisenburger, PE — Drinking Water Practice Leader
Phone: (406) 268-0626
Email: Nate.Weisenburger@ae2s.com
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