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2. Lead contamination in Washington, D.C., drinking water

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   In June 2004, the EPA cited WASA for a "serious breach" of the law, including withholding six test results showing high lead levels in 2001, dropping half of the homes that had previously tested high for lead levels in subsequent testing, and avoiding homes known to be at high risk for contamination. [16]

3. Lead and Copper Rule - Wikipedia

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   EPA illustration of lead sources in residential buildings Infographic about lead in drinking water. The Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) is a United States federal regulation that limits the concentration of lead and copper allowed in public drinking water at the consumer's tap, as well as limiting the permissible amount of pipe corrosion occurring due to the water itself. [1]

4. Here's why you might get a letter warning about potential ...

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   The EPA has set the maximum contaminant level goal for lead in drinking water at zero because lead is a toxic metal that can be harmful to human health, even at low exposure levels. Lead can ...

5. Drinking water quality in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Under the LCR, if tests show that the level of lead in drinking water is in the area of 15 ppb or higher, it is advisable—especially if there are young children in the home—to replace old pipes, to filter water, or to use bottled water. EPA estimates that more than 40 million U.S. residents use water "that can contain lead in excess of 15 ppb".

6. Free water testing, funding in SE Minnesota - AOL

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   Jul. 16—Priority on well owners with financial hardship, pregnant, under age 1 Private well owners in southeastern Minnesota now can receive free water-testing kits and analysis. They also have ...

7. 'This will be a burden on all of us': Hundreds to be asked to ...

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   “The way the loan would have worked is, if it cost a homeowner $10,000 to replace a lead line and they were enrolled in our program, 60% of that cost would be forgiven through the SRF loan.

8. Drinking water quality legislation of the United States

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   The Safe Drinking Water Act is the principal federal law governing public water systems. [1] These systems provide drinking water through pipes or other constructed conveyances to at least 15 service connections, or serve an average of at least 25 people for at least 60 days a year.

9. Elevated lead found in Redford Township tap water; filter ...

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   Federal rules for lead and copper in water go by 90th percentile readings. All test samples are ranked from highest levels of lead to the lowest; the total number of tests taken is multiplied by ...