Lead and Copper Rule Compliance Help for Public Water Systems
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Lead and Copper Rule Sampling
Revised Lead and Copper Monitoring and Reporting Guidance for Public Water Systems
This guidance provides a comprehensive discussion of the monitoring and monitoring-related reporting requirements of the LCR. It incorporates the 2000 and 2007 Revisions to the Rule.
- Revised Lead and Copper Monitoring and Reporting Guidance for Public Water Systems (PDF)(124 pp, 1.6 MB, About PDF) EPA 816-R-10-004, March 2010
Memorandum: Lead and Copper Rule - Clarification of Requirements for Collecting Samples and Calculating Compliance
This memo reiterates and clarifies elements of the LCR associated with the collection of samples. It also clarifies the calculation of lead 90th percentile for compliance.
- Memorandum: Lead and Copper Rule - Clarification of Requirements for Collecting Samples and Calculating Compliance - November 23, 2004 (PDF)(116 pp, 594 K, About PDF) EPA 816-R-02-009, February 2002
Public Education
Lead and Copper Rule Public Education & Other Public Information Requirements for Community Water Systems Fact Sheet
The fact sheet summarizes the public education (PE) and other public information notification requirements the revised LCR. It provides community water systems (CWSs) with information on what they need to do after a lead action level exceedance. It includes consumer notification requirements that are not dependent on a lead action level exceedance.
- Lead and Copper Rule Public Education & Other Public Information Requirements for Community Water Systems Fact Sheet (PDF)(5 pp, 563 K, About PDF) EPA 816-F-08-019, June 2008
Implementing the Lead Public Education Provisions of the Lead and Copper Rule: A Guide for Community Water Systems
The PE guidance details the new PE requirements for CWSs. This includes:
- Details regarding who must receive PE materials and the time frame for distribution of the PE materials.
- Suggestions on how to have a more effective PE program.
- Sample templates for water bills, brochures, posters and letters in English and Spanish for different situations in which PE is required.
- Implementing the Lead Public Education Provisions of the Lead and Copper Rule: A Guide for Community Water Systems (PDF)(114 pp, 6.1 MB, About PDF) EPA 816-R-08-007, June 2008
Lead and Copper Rule: Public Education and Consumer Notification Requirements for Non-Transient non-Community Water Systems Fact Sheet
The fact sheet summarizes all of the PE and consumer notification requirements for a non-transient non-community water systems (NTNCWS). It provides NTNCWS with concise information on what they need to do after a lead action level exceedance. It includes consumer notification requirements that are not dependent on a lead action level exceedance.
- Lead and Copper Rule: Public Education and Consumer Notification Requirements for Non-Transient non-Community Water Systems Fact Sheet (PDF)(4 pp, 262 K, About PDF) EPA 816-F-08-20, June 2008
Implementing the Lead Public Education Provisions of the Lead and Copper Rule: A Guide for Non-Transient Non-Community Water Systems
The guidance details the new PE requirements for NTNCWS, such as:
- Details regarding who must receive PE materials and the time frame for distribution of the PE materials.
- Suggestions on how to have a more effective PE program.
- Sample templates for water bills, brochures, posters and letters in English and Spanish for different situations in which PE is required.
- Implementing the Lead Public Education Provisions of the Lead and Copper Rule: A Guide for Non-Transient Non-Community Water Systems (PDF)(80 pp, 563 K, About PDF) EPA 816-R-08-008, June 2008
Public Education Posters
Is there Lead in my Drinking Water?
A pamphlet that provides tips for families to reduce the risk of lead exposure from drinking water in the home.
- Is There Lead in my Drinking Water? Tips for Protecting Your Family's Health (PDF)(2 pp, yy K, About PDF) EPA 816-F-05-001, February 2005
Simultaneous Compliance
Microbial and Disinfection Byproduct Rules Simultaneous Compliance Manual
PWSs also have to comply with microbial and disinfection byproduct rules. Chapter Four of this manual focuses on potential LCR issues that can arise when complying with all rules.
- Microbial and Disinfection Byproduct Rules Simultaneous Compliance Manual (PDF)(148 pp, 413 K, About PDF) EPA 815-R-99-015, August 1999
Simultaneous Compliance Guidance Manual for Stage 2 Rules
This manual discusses the issues that PWSs face as they implement changes to comply with:
- The Stage 2 DBPR, and
- The LT2ESWTR,
while still being required to comply with earlier rules such as:
- The Total Coliform Rule/Revised Total Coliform Rule
- The Lead and Copper Rule.
Some of the changes may have compliance or operational consequences if not properly designed, implemented, and monitored.
- Simultaneous Compliance Guidance Manual for the LT2 and Stage 2 Rules (PDF)(462 pp, 3.4 MB, About PDF) EPA 815-R-07-017, March 2007)
Treatment
Optimal Corrosion Control Treatment Evaluation Technical Recommendations
This document provides technical recommendations that both systems and primacy agencies can use to comply with LCR CCT requirements and effective evaluation and designation of optimal corrosion control treatment (OCCT).
Final Revised Guidance Manual for Selecting Lead and Copper Control Strategies
This manual is intended for PWSs and states. It assists with selecting treatment strategies for controlling lead and copper in drinking water.
- Final Revised Guidance Manual for Selecting Lead and Copper Control Strategies (PDF)(52 pp, 629 K, About PDF) EPA 816-R-03-001, March 2003
Appendix A supplements the Final Revised Guidance Manual for Selecting Lead and Copper Control Strategies
For more information, please see the Lead and Copper Rule page.