Environmental Advocates NY Statement on Historic EPA Action to Get the Lead Out of Drinking Water
December 01, 2023
December 01, 2023
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- Environmental Advocates of New York issued the following statement on Nov. 30, 2023:
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Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced proposed updates to the nation's lead in drinking water regulations, known as the Lead and Copper Rule. In a historic step, EPA will require the vast majority of water utilities to replace 100% of the lead pipes in their distribution systems over 10 years, starting in 2027. EPA intends to finalize . . .
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Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced proposed updates to the nation's lead in drinking water regulations, known as the Lead and Copper Rule. In a historic step, EPA will require the vast majority of water utilities to replace 100% of the lead pipes in their distribution systems over 10 years, starting in 2027. EPA intends to finalize . . .