LCRI Timeline

The U.S. EPA released the long-awaited Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) in November 2023. What will these proposed changes mean for your utility? Our experts have crafted this timeline to guide your game plan to get the lead out and protect public health.

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Download this timeline by completing the form to understand the milestone dates for compliance. In this doc, our experts outline timing for inventories, public communication requirements, sampling and more.

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What to Expect from a Lead Service Line Replacement Program

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What to Expect from a Lead Service Line Replacement Program

Lead service line replacement programs are a collaboration between the utility and customers. This article provides a general overview of replacement programs from the water customer’s perspective.

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1st and 5th Liter Sampling for Lead and Copper Rule Compliance

Five water bottles to collect 1st and 5th liter samples for Lead and Copper Rule compliance

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1st and 5th Liter Sampling for Lead and Copper Rule Compliance

Under EPA’s new Lead and Copper Rule, fifth liter sampling protocols go into effect January 2025, and some water systems are starting the process sooner.

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How to talk about Lead Programs with the Public

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How to talk about Lead Programs with the Public

Water utilities are required to communicate with residents and businesses more than ever before about lead in drinking water. We’ve compiled four best practices to effectively communicate with customers.

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Corralling Machine Learning for Inventory Development

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Corralling Machine Learning for Inventory Development

Learn about applying machine learning and predictive modeling to develop service line material inventories in this on-demand webinar.

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FAQ: Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

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FAQ: Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

Discover the answers to the most frequently asked questions our experts are receiving from water utilities about LCRI compliance.

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