Lead And Copper Rules: Where Are We Now? | How 5 Cities In A Drought Got Control Of Water Use
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Lead And Copper Rules: Where Are We Now?
The U.S. EPA’s LCRR went into effect on Oct. 16, 2024. However, just days prior, on Oct. 8, the EPA approved yet another update, LCRI. While water utilities knew this was coming, it still introduces confusion and uncertainty regarding what aspects of the LCRR are still applicable and which are not. This article aims to help readers understand where we are now with lead and copper rules, as well as touch on which factors could complicate or change these rules moving forward.
Drought Can Hit Almost Anywhere: How 5 Cities That Nearly Ran Dry Got Water Use Under Control
Water scarcity is often viewed as an issue for the arid American West, but the U.S. Northeast’s experience in 2024 shows how severe droughts can occur in just about any part of the country. By December, much of the region was experiencing moderate to severe drought.
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