WQA Lead and Copper Rule Update -

wqa.org -- In this episode of the Water Quality Association Podcast, we feature a conversation with WQA’s Government Affairs Director Jeremy Pollack as we update you on the Lead and Copper Rule improvements and their impact on drinking water systems across the country and on the water treatment industry. We discuss the lead pipe replacement efforts, the tap sampling requirements, the lower lead action level and how point of use and point of entry products factor into the new program.
Takeaways
The Lead and Copper Rule was established in 1991 to set federal standards for water quality.
Recent updates to the rule include a lower action level for lead from 15 to 10 parts per billion.
Utilities are required to create an inventory of lead service lines and notify customers by October 16, 2024.
Point of use systems will be provided by utilities if lead levels exceed the new action level.
Public education on lead and water safety is a key component of the new regulations.
Schools will be required to conduct water testing for lead contamination.
Funding is available for lead service line replacement and point of use systems.
The federal government is mandating the use of effective technologies to address lead issues.
Community outreach and education are essential for the successful implementation of the new rules.
WQA offers resources and support for its members to navigate these changes.