National Drinking Water Alliance
- Jun 25, 2021
New Deadline: Public Input for Lead and Copper Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) has been in a long revision period, culminating in Trump administration final revisions that were published on January 15, 2021. On January 20, 2021, the Biden administration issued a “regulatory freeze” memorandum for the heads of executive departments and agencies. The purpose of the “freeze” was to ensure that President Biden’s appointees or designees have an opportunity to review and approve any new or
National Drinking Water Alliance
- Jun 16, 2021
Let’s Get Rid of Lead Service Lines
The American Jobs Plan proposed by President Biden calls for funding for full removal and replacement of all lead service lines remaining in use in the U.S. This is important for tap water safety because lead service lines (LSL) can be a major source of lead in tap water. Lead is a toxin and is especially hazardous for infants and young children. Infrastructure is on the agenda in Congress. You can contact your members of Congress and let them know your concerns and prioritie
National Drinking Water Alliance
- Jun 11, 2021
New York State Legislature Passes Bill to Improve School Drinking Water Safety
On June 9, 2021, both the New York State Senate and Assembly unanimously passed a landmark lead in school drinking water bill. Senate Bill S2122 would lower the New York State action level for lead in school drinking water to 5 parts per billion (ppb), from the 15-ppb standard set in an earlier 2016 law. The bill also provides 100 percent reimbursement of remediation expenses through water infrastructure programs. The bill text states, “The data from the first round of lead t
