EPAFinal Rule
Lead and Copper Rule Improvements; Strengthening Protections for Communities With Lead Service Lines
EnvironmentHealthcare
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Summary
This final rule strengthens drinking water protections by requiring water systems to replace lead service lines within ten years. It lowers the lead action level from 15 parts per billion to 10 parts per billion and mandates improved tap water sampling methods to better identify communities at risk of lead exposure.
Key Points
- 1Requires replacement of all lead service lines nationwide within 10 years
- 2Lowers the lead action level from 15 ppb to 10 ppb
- 3Mandates first-draw and fifth-liter sampling at the tap for more accurate results
- 4Requires water systems to publicly inventory all lead service lines
- 5Estimated to prevent thousands of cases of childhood lead exposure annually
Key Dates
Published
October 8, 2024
Effective
January 15, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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