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Lead in Drinking Water

Lead in Drinking Water

There are an estimated 6-10 million lead service lines across the US threatening public health. Our team of experts is partnering with munic­i­pal­i­ties and water utilities to help deliver high-quality drinking water.

See How We Tackle Lead

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Navigating Tap Sampling Changes Under the LCRI and LCRR
LCRI Tap Sampling at Kitchen Sink
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Navigating Tap Sampling Changes Under the LCRI and LCRR
Corrosion control expert Min Tang explains how to avoid noncom­pli­ance sampling risks amid evolving Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) regulations.
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Your LCRI FAQs, Answered
LCRI FAQ
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Your LCRI FAQs, Answered
Our experts answer FAQs about the compliance timeline, partial and private side replacements, sampling protocols, corrosion control treatment, and service line verification and inventory.
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Removing Lead Service Lines in North Jersey
Construction on Passaic Valley LSLRP
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Removing Lead Service Lines in North Jersey
Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) is protecting public health by ensuring the long-term delivery of safe, high-quality water through its lead service line replacement program.
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Using Communication to Boost Public Trust in Water Systems
Public Trust Comms for LCR Compliance Hero
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Using Communication to Boost Public Trust in Water Systems
Rose Hanson, strategic communications expert, shares best practices for transparency, accountability, and accessibility when engaging the public.
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Compliance Prep During Regulatory Uncertainty: Reducing Unknowns
LCRI LCRR inspection site
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Compliance Prep During Regulatory Uncertainty: Reducing Unknowns
Kristin Epstein shares tips on how to stay on track during current legal uncertainty, no matter how the Lead and Copper Rule evolves.
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Meet Our Lead and Corrosion Control Experts

Carol Rego
Water Quality Specialist
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Amrou Atassi
Water Quality Specialist 
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Brian Kearney
LSLR Program Manager
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Carol Rego
Water Quality Specialist
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Amrou Atassi
Water Quality Specialist 
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Brian Kearney
LSLR Program Manager
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Colleen Heath
Technical Leader
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Trevor McProud
Sampling Specialist
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Brian Farrelly
Construction Manager
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Colleen Heath
Technical Leader
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Trevor McProud
Sampling Specialist
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Brian Farrelly
Construction Manager
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Sandy Kutzing
LSL & Corrosion Practice Leader
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Michael Zafer
Drinking Water Leader
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Tom Schoettle
Trusted Water Partner
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Sandy Kutzing
LSL & Corrosion Practice Leader
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Michael Zafer
Drinking Water Leader
Meet Michael
Tom Schoettle
Trusted Water Partner
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Our Lead-Related Projects and Insights

Success Factors in LSLR
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Success Factors in Lead Service Line Replacements Programs
LCRR Predictive Modeling
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What states accept predictive modeling for inventory development?
LCRI Inventories Finishing Touches
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Tips to Maintain and Update Service Line Inventories

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