What the Scope of LCRR Compliance Work Will Consist of in 2023 & How Lead Has Impacted Public Trust of Water Systems

In short, when it comes to complying with the U.S. EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), water utilities have a lot on their plates. The current rule directs utilities to prepare and maintain an inventory of lead service line materials by October 2024. But many in the sector say inventories are just one piece of this multi-faceted effort that also calls for adequate funding, effective public outreach and a proactive replacement strategy.