3 things to consider when creating a lead service line inventory
February 27, 2024
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In this Water Finance & Management article, Stantec authors address a key question public water systems face: is there lead in our water lines?
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Across the United States, public water systems are facing a big question: is there lead in our water lines? This is a concern especially in older cities where most of the water infrastructure pre-dates the federal lead pipe ban implemented in 1986.
Under the U.S. EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), public water systems have until October 16, 2024, to complete an initial inventory of all residential, commercial and industrial connections (2-in. diameter and smaller) within their service area. In addition, under the EPA’s recently proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), all lead service lines will need to be replaced within 10 years (or sooner) of the LCRI promulgation date, depending on the state.
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