Lead in Water: Updating LBP Risk Assessments and EBLL Environmental Investigations
In lieu of updated HUD guidance, we offer ideas for best practices.
Category: Pipes
Lead in Dust, Soil, and Paint: Trump Administration’s Alarming Rollbacks
The big concerns: White House floats funding cuts for lead programs; EPA weakens lead-soil rules; and HUD creates barriers to grant education access.
Lead in Water: EPA Defends LCRI and Issues Important LSL Information
EPA sends mixed signals. It is too soon to tell what that means.
Good News from New Jersey for Trenton’s Historic Potteries Cleanup, Drinking Water
Federal and state efforts on lead are a promising sign.
Lead in Water: CPSC Warns About High-Lead Faucets Available on Amazon
“Lead-free” is a misnomer for plumbing devices. Lead is still commonly found in brass and bronze, often because it is an intentional addition to make the alloy more machinable.
White House Proposes Potentially Backbreaking Cuts for Lead Programs
The priorities reflected in the early May budget proposal show a misunderstanding about federal lead programs.
Protecting Kids from Lead: 10 Reasons to be Thankful
There have been many wins in 2024, and we are excited to review them.
Lead in Water: All Lead Service Lines to be Replaced!
EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvement is a major step to a safer future for everyone who drinks tap water in America.
Lead in Water: American Water Maps 1.2 Million Service Lines in 11 States
This tool will help millions of customers, homeowners, and potential buyers and renters. However, it is one pixel in a much larger picture of lead in homes.
Lead in Water: BlueConduit Maps Potential LSLs
Predictive modeling provides estimate of LSLs for each utility and can be a platform to provide information on each home.