The proposed rule will identify the most at risk communities and ensure systems have plans in place to rapidly respond by taking actions to reduce elevated levels of lead in drinking water.
Epa lead and copper rule fact sheet.
In 1991 epa published a regulation to control lead and copper in drinking water.
These lead and copper rule minor.
Epa s proposed lead and copper rule lcr includes a suite of actions to reduce lead exposure in drinking water where it is needed the most.
Fact sheet for public water systems that serve 3 301 to 50 000 persons we the epa have made minor changes to the lead and copper rule lcr that was first published in 1991.
Epa is considering l ong term revisions to the lead and copper rule to improve public health protection by making substantive changes and to streamline the rule requirements.
This regulation is known as the lead and copper rule also referred to as the lcr.
Lead and copper enter drinking water primarily through plumbing materials.
Exposure to lead and copper may cause health problems ranging from stomach distress to brain damage.
These lead and copper rule minor revisions.
In 2007 epa revised the lead and copper rule to enhance implementation in the areas of monitoring treatment customer awareness and lead service line replacement.
Epa s proposed lead and copper rule revisions general fact sheet lcr proposal summary and key improvements you may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page.