EPA Says LCRI Marks ‘Fundamental Shift’ To Preventive Approach On Lead

EPA is touting its final lead and copper rule improvements (LCRI) as marking a “fundamental shift” toward a more preventive approach to addressing lead in drinking water given the requirement for systems to replace all lead service lines (LSL) within 10 years, new limits on certain municipalities’ ability to win compliance extensions and other tough new mandates. “This final rule provides a fundamental shift to a more preventive approach to lead in drinking water. This is based on EPA’s experience...