Lead and Copper Rule

BlueConduit Launches a Water System-level Lead Service Line Count and Replacement Cost Estimator

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Water utilities nationwide are working to find and replace their lead service lines (LSLs) without knowing how many are in their system. To help utilities plan, water analytics pioneer BlueConduit launched a free LSL count and replacement cost estimator.

Key Points: 
  • An estimated 9 million lead pipes carry drinking water to millions of people in the U.S.; BlueConduit's LSL count and replacement cost estimator is available to help utilities plan.
  • To help utilities plan, water analytics pioneer BlueConduit launched a free LSL count and replacement cost estimator .
  • "Water utilities tell us they lack insight into their total lead service line count and the estimated cost to remove those lines," says Lorne Groe, CEO at BlueConduit.
  • In December 2021, the EPA released its Lead and Copper Rule Revision , which requires all U.S. water systems to develop address-level lead service line inventories by October 16, 2024.

Jackson, Mississippi Residents File First Federal Class Action Lawsuit Over the Contamination and Failure of the Water System

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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All families are entitled to clean and safe drinking water, said Lieff Cabraser partner Mark P. Chalos, who also represents the Plaintiffs in the case.

Key Points: 
  • All families are entitled to clean and safe drinking water, said Lieff Cabraser partner Mark P. Chalos, who also represents the Plaintiffs in the case.
  • Government officials turning a blind eye to contaminated water and letting a major American citys infrastructure crumble into disrepair is neither representing nor caring for its people.
  • This lawsuit seeks to bring justice and safe, clean water to the Jackson community.
  • These residents lacked safe drinking water, or water for making powdered baby formula, cooking, showering, or laundry.

RETEGO Labs’ New On-Site Safe Water Certification Exceeds Healthy Building Standards

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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Setting a new benchmark for at-home water analysis, RETEGO Labs announces its new Platinum Custom Tailored (CT) Certification program in conjunction with World Water Day.

Key Points: 
  • Setting a new benchmark for at-home water analysis, RETEGO Labs announces its new Platinum Custom Tailored (CT) Certification program in conjunction with World Water Day.
  • We frequently talk about water damage to buildings and its remediation, but do we ever consider damaged water and its risk to health?
  • In order to get this certification, RETEGO informed us about our water situation, how the water was impacting us and what we should do to improve it.
  • RETEGO Labs sets itself apart from other water conditioning companies by using this data to provide its customers with the best possible, affordable water treatment solutions.

Middlesex Water Company Announces Lead Service Line Replacement Program

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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ISELIN, N.J., Feb. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) is joining in a statewide lead service line replacement initiative aimed at reducing lead exposure to New Jersey residents.

Key Points: 
  • ISELIN, N.J., Feb. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) is joining in a statewide lead service line replacement initiative aimed at reducing lead exposure to New Jersey residents.
  • According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead service lines, lead solder on older copper plumbing and faucets and fixtures with some lead content.
  • The lead service line replacement program will help to further ensure public health and quality of life, added Doll.
  • Under its Lead Service Line Replacement Program, MWC has compiled information on known and suspected lead service line material on both the customers side and the utilitys side, and submitted that inventory map to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) in late January 2022.

LeadCopperRule.com Launched to Help Thousands of Water Utilities Meet the New LCR's Many Public Communication Challenges

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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These new LCR requirements will overwhelm the thousands of water utilities that are ill-prepared to take on the communication efforts that will be necessary, either due to a lack of staff or a lack of expertise in handling multi-stage public information campaigns.

Key Points: 
  • These new LCR requirements will overwhelm the thousands of water utilities that are ill-prepared to take on the communication efforts that will be necessary, either due to a lack of staff or a lack of expertise in handling multi-stage public information campaigns.
  • To help utilities of all sizes nationwide, leading water industry-focused public relations firms WaterPIO and WaterComm.Co have launched a new platform for Lead and Copper Rule communications compliance: LeadCopperRule.com .
  • Findings under the new Lead and Copper Rule will shake public confidence in the nation's drinking water.
  • "Utilities must change their mindsets and become proactive about their lead communications, even if that thought fills them with fear.

120Water Announces Complimentary LCRR Planning Assistance for Water Utilities

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Friday, December 17, 2021
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ZIONSVILLE, Ind., Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 120Water , the nations leading solutions provider for managing lead programs, is offering complimentary, individualized planning assistance for water utilities looking to understand the final ruling and assess their readiness to comply with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) that went into effect on December 16, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • ZIONSVILLE, Ind., Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 120Water , the nations leading solutions provider for managing lead programs, is offering complimentary, individualized planning assistance for water utilities looking to understand the final ruling and assess their readiness to comply with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) that went into effect on December 16, 2021.
  • In an effort to share best practices and arm water professionals with critical actions necessary to comply with LCRR by October 16, 2024, 120Water will conduct free, 30-minute planning sessions through January 31, 2022.
  • The Revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR) is the most complex drinking water regulation water professionals must comply with, said Megan Glover, CEO of 120Water.
  • 120Water is the end-to-end solution used by water professionals across the country to manage critical lead and drinking water programs.

120Water’s Digital Water Platform Keeps Utilities Compliant Amidst Massive Lead & Copper Rule Revisions

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
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The revised Rule has stringent new requirements for water systems including publicly available lead service line inventories, increased testing, better reporting, faster communication to affected residents, and the replacement of lead service lines.

Key Points: 
  • The revised Rule has stringent new requirements for water systems including publicly available lead service line inventories, increased testing, better reporting, faster communication to affected residents, and the replacement of lead service lines.
  • As such, water professionals are turning to comprehensive digital water solutions, such as 120Water, to automate these complex programs and to remain compliant with the revised LCR.
  • For example, the city of Newark, NJ, uses the 120Water platform to manage resident communication around its lead service line replacement program, and to automate post-replacement testing to validate that drinking water is lead free.
  • Del-Co Water Company, located in Delaware County, Ohio, is using 120Waters digital water platform to perform the triennial reporting required under the Lead and Copper Rule.

AWWA Statement on Release of Final Revised Lead and Copper Rule

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
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DENVER, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the final Lead and Copper Rule.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the final Lead and Copper Rule.
  • Our 50,000 members have long-awaited the revised Lead and Copper Rule, and AWWA is actively reviewing the rule in light of our Feb. 5, 2020 comments .
  • As the final rule is announced, AWWA renews its commitment to the removal of all lead service lines in their entirety.
  • AWWA looks forward to helping its members understand the content and spirit of the revised rule and to achieve its public health goals.

WaterPIO and 120Water Partner to Strengthen Utility Compliance With EPA's New Lead & Copper Rule Public Communication Requirements

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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The revised LCR is expected to placesignificant strain on resource-strapped public water systems.

Key Points: 
  • The revised LCR is expected to placesignificant strain on resource-strapped public water systems.
  • Likely to be included is a new public communicationrequirement to notify customers within 24 hours of when a system is informed about elevated levels of lead in its drinking water.
  • The Rule will alsomake current lead service line inventories available to the public.
  • 120Water helps public water systems maintain compliance by simplifying and modernizing drinking water programs, including the Lead and Copper Rule.

120Water and WaterPIO Partner to Keep Utilities in Compliance With EPA’s Revised Lead & Copper Rule Communication Requirements

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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The Rule will also require that water systems transparently make current lead service line inventories available to the public.

Key Points: 
  • The Rule will also require that water systems transparently make current lead service line inventories available to the public.
  • This partnership will help already overburdened water professionals stay compliant with upcoming EPA regulations, said Megan Glover, CEO of 120Water.
  • 120Water helps public water systems maintain compliance by simplifying and modernizing drinking water programs, including the Lead and Copper Rule.
  • WaterPIO will also offer additional services, including proactive Lead & Copper Rule communications plans and Always On Call 24/7 crisis communications support.