EPA Addressing Lead Problems in New York Village

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a legal order directing the Village of Tarrytown, N.Y., to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act’s Lead and Copper Rule. A recent investigation by the EPA revealed that Tarrytown had violated numerous provisions of the rule, including failing to properly evaluate the village’s water distribution system before establishing tap sampling locations and failing to meet requirements for properly identifying tap monitoring locations.

The EPA has issued a legal order requiring Tarrytown to deliver consumer notices and conduct public education activities for individuals and organizations using the village’s water supply.