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President Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill provides $15 billion for the replacement of lead service lines (LSLs) in the country’s drinking water system. The extra funds are timely, according to a recent survey.
120Water, a company that helps customers manage their lead programs, surveyed more than 200 water utility professionals about their readiness to meet regulatory changes scheduled to begin on December 16. The survey showed that a majority of the country’s water systems are not ready for the changes.
The Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) demands that state agencies and water systems take steps to keep the public safe from lead in drinking water. Agencies have three years to comply with the new regulations.
Key findings from the survey include:
Facility managers interested in checking to see if they are prepared to comply can take a Preparedness Quiz here.
Dave Lubach is managing editor, facility group.