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   There are an estimated 9.2 million lead water lines ... The EPA provides this information to help you determine if you have a lead water service line or to find out how to test your drinking water.

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   The main goal of rule revisions is to replace all lead water service lines across the United States by 2035. ... we’ll be required take water testing samples from each location that does have a ...

4. Some cities are digging up water mains and leaving lead pipe ...

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   After testing showed lead levels in her water were over twice the federal limit, she stopped drinking it. She paid for deliveries of five-gallon jugs and then $3,500 to run a copper line up the ...

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

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   The Post article lead WASA to hand out over 30,000 free water filters, hire health experts, and offer free blood tests to residents. [1] Some water fountains were turned off due to lead levels. [1] In 2004, the D.C. Council held 11 oversight hearings on the issue; the US Congress held four. [1]

7. Drinking water quality legislation of the United States

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   Oversight of public water systems is managed by "primacy" agencies, which are either state government agencies, Indian tribes or EPA regional offices. [18] All state and territories, except Wyoming and the District of Columbia , have received primacy approval from EPA, to supervise the PWS in their respective jurisdictions. [ 19 ]