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2. 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]

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

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   While performing research into premature pipe corrosion for the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (WASA) in 2001, Marc Edwards, an expert in plumbing corrosion, discovered lead levels in the drinking water of Washington, D.C., at least 83 times higher than the accepted safe limit.

4. 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".

5. EPA proposes requirement to remove lead pipes from US water ...

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   The Safe Drinking Water Act authorizes EPA to establish regulations for public water systems, and the Lead and Copper Rule was established in 1991 to reduce exposure to lead in drinking water.

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. Identifying lead water service lines an inexact science for ...

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   For example, homes built before 1986 — when the federal government banned the use of leaded pipe and solder in new plumbing system construction — may or may not have lead lines in them.

8. Safe Drinking Water Act - Wikipedia

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   The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is the primary federal law in the United States intended to ensure safe drinking water for the public. [3] Pursuant to the act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to set standards for drinking water quality and oversee all states, localities, and water suppliers that implement the standards.

9. Free water testing available for private wells, springs ... - AOL

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   Each water supply will receive testing through a PA DEP state accredited water testing laboratory for coliform bacteria, E.coli bacteria, nitrate, manganese, arsenic, lead, copper, barium, and sodium.