The LCR Revisions White Paper provides examples of regulatory options to improve the existing rule. The paper highlights key challenges, opportunities, and analytical issues presented by these options. Options include lead service line replacement, improving optimal corrosion control treatment requirements, consideration of a health-based benchmark, the potential role of point-of-use filters, clarifications or strengthening of tap sampling requirements, increased transparency, and public education requirements.
You may need a PDF reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.- Lead and Copper Rule Revisions White Paper (PDF)(18 pp, 681 K, October 26, 2016)