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guide to lead and copper rule improvements - BLG185

What Are the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI)?

The EPA’s proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) further protect children and adults from the serious health impacts of drinking lead in tap water.

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MCL and MCLG - Drinking Water Standards Explained - BLG074

What Is The Difference Between MCLG and MCL?

There are thousands of acronyms used by the EPA, water engineers, and public health practitioners. This article provides clarity on important water-related acronyms

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What is the LCRR?

What Are the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR)?

What do the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) mean for you? Compliance must be met by October 16, 2024. Learn about lead service line replacements, enhanced sampling, testing in...

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How Is Bottled Water Regulated?

How Is Bottled Water Regulated?

Is bottled water pure and safe? To better understand the bottled water industry, it's important to understand how bottled water is regulated.

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Lead Testing in Child Care Centers - California

Lead Testing In Child Care Centers: What You Need to Know

Assembly Bill 2370 directly addresses licensed child care centers operating statewide. But actual compliance may still be leaving you with more questions than answers. What exactly is AB 2370 and...

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Emerging Contaminants of Concern in Drinking Water - Tap Score

What Are Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Drinking Water?

Given the 80,000+ chemicals out there, it's no surprise that there are many we just don't know much about. "Emerging contaminants" enter drinking water in a variety of ways. But...

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What Chemicals Are Subject to TSCA

What Chemicals Are Subject to TSCA?

There are currently over 86,000 chemicals in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory. Find out why loopholes in the laws for testing these chemicals have allowed thousands of potentially...

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The Dangers of Dioxane in Drinking Water

The Dangers of Dioxane in Drinking Water

Water supplies for more than 7 million Americans in 27 states are contaminated with 1,4-dioxane. This industrial chemical has been detected at levels higher than what federal scientists say poses...

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