Get the LEAD Out. – October 2024 new thresholds for schools

Revisions to Lead and Copper Rule

• For the first time, the new Lead and Copper Rule requires that community water systems test for lead in drinking water in elementary schools and childcare facilities that they serve.

• Public water systems must collect sampling at 20% of elementary schools and 20% of childcare facilities per year as well as at secondary schools upon request for one testing cycle (five years) and collect sampling on request of all schools and childcare facilities thereafter.

• The rule establishes a new threshold of 10 ppb, that when exceeded, requires more and rapid implementation of corrosion control treatment to reduce lead in drinking water.

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