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Drinking Water Requirements for States and Public Water Systems

EPA Letter to Governors and State Environment and Public Health Commissioners

Provided are EPA’s letters to Governors and state environment or public health commissioners, and tribal leaders regarding the Lead and Copper Rule. View each of the state’s responses to EPA’s February 29, 2016 letter. 

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