{"id":6276,"date":"2023-04-12T14:30:01","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T18:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/?page_id=6276"},"modified":"2026-02-25T08:49:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T13:49:18","slug":"lead-and-copper-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/lead-and-copper-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Lead &amp; Copper in Drinking Water"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-6276\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-6276-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6276-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6276-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>Welcome to the VDH - Office of Drinking Water's lead &amp; copper hub.\u00a0 Please use the tabs below to navigate to the lead &amp; copper information relevant to you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6276-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_pt_tabs pt-widget-tabs\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"pt-tabs\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"pt-tabs__navigation  nav  nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"nav-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link  active\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#tab-1-resources-for-schools--daycares\" role=\"tab\">1) Resources for Schools &amp; Daycares<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"nav-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#tab-2-regulations\" role=\"tab\">2) Regulations<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"nav-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#tab-3-resources-for-waterworks\" role=\"tab\">3) Resources for Waterworks<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"nav-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"nav-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#tab-4-resources-for-consumers\" role=\"tab\">4) Resources for Consumers<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pt-tabs__content  tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-pane  fade  in  active\" id=\"tab-1-resources-for-schools--daycares\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pl-w699efdde3d4c5\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w699efdde3d4c5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w699efdde3d4c5-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-w699efdde3d4c5-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4c5-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4c5-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<table width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #e6eef9;\">\n<td>\n<h2>Resources for Schools and Daycares<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w699efdde3d4c5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w699efdde3d4c5-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-w699efdde3d4c5-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4c5-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4c5-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Background Information<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ground-water-and-drinking-water\/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water\">EPA Lead and Drinking Water Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ground-water-and-drinking-water\/proposed-lead-and-copper-rule-improvements\">EPA Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/lcrr-guidance\/\">VDH Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Guidance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/leadsafe\/\">VDH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4c5-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4c5-1-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Technical Resources<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ground-water-and-drinking-water\/3ts-reducing-lead-drinking-water\">The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 3Ts For Reducing Lead in Drinking Water<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-05\/3ts_faq_0.docx\">The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 3Ts FAQs (Word Doc)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/leadsafe\/\">The Virginia Department of Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lslr-collaborative.org\/child-care-and-schools.html\">Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4c5-1-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4c5-1-0-2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Training Opportunities<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1P5HfyRctIo\">EPA 3Ts Sampling Collection Training Video<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/120water.com\/resources\/#webinars\">120Water Informational Webinars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/120water.com\/resources\/#guides-ebooks\">120Water Guidebooks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w699efdde3d4c5-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4c5-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4c5-1-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Funding Information<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/05\/FCAP-final-logo-cropped-300x178.png\" alt=\"Financial and Construction Assistance Programs FCAP logo\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Office of Drinking Water facilitates a grant program aimed at providing funding, technical assistance, and guidance for schools and daycares seeking to test their drinking water for lead. This program is funded in part by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/dwcapacity\/wiin-grant-voluntary-school-and-child-care-lead-testing-and-reduction-grant-program\">U.S. EPA's Lead Testing in School and Child Care Program Drinking Water Grant<\/a> authorized under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act and largely follows the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ground-water-and-drinking-water\/3ts-reducing-lead-drinking-water\">U.S. EPA\u2019s 3Ts guidance \u2013 Training, Testing, and Taking Action<\/a>.\u00a0Currently, all public PreK-12 schools and licensed daycare facilities are encouraged to apply.<\/li>\n<li>Facilities interested in enrolling can fill out an application <a href=\"https:\/\/120water.formstack.com\/forms\/vdh_leadtestingprogram\">here<\/a>. For more information please visit our grant program <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/?page_id=6942&amp;preview=true\">website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Families who wish to nominate their student\/child's facility are encouraged to contact us at <a href=\"mailto:leadtestingprogram@vdh.virginia.gov\">leadtestingprogram@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w699efdde3d4c5-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w699efdde3d4c5-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-pane  fade\" id=\"tab-2-regulations\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pl-w699efdde3d4ca\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w699efdde3d4ca-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w699efdde3d4ca-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-w699efdde3d4ca-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4ca-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4ca-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<table width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #e6eef9;\">\n<td>\n<h2><strong>Regulations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w699efdde3d4ca-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w699efdde3d4ca-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-w699efdde3d4ca-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4ca-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4ca-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Lead &amp; Copper Rule Links<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>ODW Guidance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/office-of-drinking-water\/lead-copper-rule\/\">ODW Lead and Copper Rule Guidance<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>EPA Guidance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/dwreginfo\/lead-and-copper-rule\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">EPA Lead and Copper Rule<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/dwreginfo\/lead-and-copper-rule#additional-resources\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">EPA Lead and Copper Rule Quick Reference Guides<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/dwreginfo\/lead-and-copper-rule-implementation-tools\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">EPA Lead and Copper Rule Guidance<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w699efdde3d4ca-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4ca-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4ca-1-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Lead &amp; Copper Rule Revisions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ground-water-and-drinking-water\/revised-lead-and-copper-rule\">EPA's Guidance on Lead and Copper Rule Revisions<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/lcrr-guidance\/\">ODW's Guidance on Lead &amp; Copper Rule Revisions (Lead Service Line Inventory)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4ca-1-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4ca-1-1-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Lead &amp; Copper Rule Improvements<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ground-water-and-drinking-water\/lead-and-copper-rule-improvements\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-pane  fade\" id=\"tab-3-resources-for-waterworks\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pl-w699efdde3d4cc\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w699efdde3d4cc-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w699efdde3d4cc-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-w699efdde3d4cc-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4cc-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4cc-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<table width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #e6eef9;\">\n<td>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0Resources for Waterworks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w699efdde3d4cc-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w699efdde3d4cc-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-w699efdde3d4cc-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4cc-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4cc-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Funding Information<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Funding is available for LSL Replacement under ODW's Lead Elimination Assistance Program (LEAP). To learn more, please visit the LEAP webpage by clicking the button below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4cc-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4cc-1-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-6276\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/fcap\/leap\/localities-waterworks\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/10\/LEAP-logo-final-5.27.2020-cropped-300x188.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/10\/LEAP-logo-final-5.27.2020-cropped-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/10\/LEAP-logo-final-5.27.2020-cropped.png 463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"LEAP logo final 5.27.2020 cropped\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4cc-1-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4cc-1-0-2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-a11186802ba2-6276\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/fcap\/leap\/localities-waterworks\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tLEAP Webpage\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4cc-1-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4cc-1-0-3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Technical Resources<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/05\/Preparing-for-2027-Lead-and-Copper-Improvements.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-6228\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/03\/NEW.png\" alt=\"New Document\" width=\"36\" height=\"29\" \/>Preparing for 2027 Lead and Copper Improvements<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Beginning October 16, 2024, the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions requirements go into effect:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Initial Service Line Inventory \u2013 Due\u00a0October 16, 2024\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Must be made publicly available; for systems serving 50,000 and more - available online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Notification of Service Line Material and associated reporting<\/li>\n<li>Tier 1 public notification for action level exceedance (15 ppb AL until LCRI Compliance Date) and associated reporting<\/li>\n<li>Revised health effects language<\/li>\n<li>Consumer Confidence Reports<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Please visit the link below to view the latest guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4cc-1-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4cc-1-0-4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-a11186802ba2-6276\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/lcrr-guidance\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tLCRR Guidance\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w699efdde3d4cc-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4cc-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4cc-1-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Links to Training<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div>\n<p><strong>LCRI-Mandatory Tap Sampling Requirements Webinar<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>02\/17\/26 Webinar Recording: <a id=\"OWA3a04d52a-2d7d-37fb-9de2-1eff98673aec\" title=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Zj7hRZzywBs\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Zj7hRZzywBs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Click Here<\/a><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li>02\/17\/26 Webinar Slides: <a id=\"OWA2bf62dd2-2717-0083-f4af-2b56db9dd345\" title=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/VDH-LCRI-Mandatory-Tap-Sampling-Compliance_slides.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/VDH-LCRI-Mandatory-Tap-Sampling-Compliance_slides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">Click Here<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Lead and Copper: Service Line Replacement Requirements - November 2025<\/b><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">11\/6\/25 Webinar Recording:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3_bO89fVaMg\">Click Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">11\/6\/25 Webinar Slides:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/VDH-Mandatory-Replacements.pdf\">Click Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lead and Copper: Preparing Your Baseline Inventory - September 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>9\/17\/25 Webinar Recording: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/Lead-Copper-Preparing-Your-Baseline-Inventory-20250917-1603-1.mp4\">Click Here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>9\/17\/25 Webinar Slides: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/Slides_VDH-Baseline-Inventory-v1.0.pdf\">Click Here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>LCRR 2024 Requirements Webinar: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions \u2013 Preparing for Changes Effective October 16, 2024<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>8\/22\/24\u00a0Webinar Recording:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Pzq0DQTEV8c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">Click Here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>8\/22\/24\u00a0Webinar Slides:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/08\/LCRR-LCRI-PN-8.22.24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Click Here\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Lead and Copper Rule\u00a0Copper Rule Improvements: What\u2019s New and Different in the Proposed Rule?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3\/26\/24\u00a0Webinar Slides:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/03\/LCRI-Webinar-Slides-3.26.24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">Lead and Copper Rule Improvements: What\u2019s New and Different in the Proposed Rule?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Lead and Copper Rule Revisions: Guidance for Developing and Maintaining a Service Line Inventory<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/EKGw8O6CEFQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"7\">Video Presentation lead by Robert Edelman<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/05\/LCRR-\u2013-LSL-Inventory-Guidance-10.13.22-a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"8\">Slides<\/a> presented in the Video<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/04\/Aqua-VDH-LCRR-Presentation-Oct-2022-v2_10.12.22.ppt_508c.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"9\">AQUA LCRR Slide Presentation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>LCRR Technical Assistance<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water is offering free technical assistance related to the requirements in the LCRR and LCRI. The technical assistance provider is TruePani, Inc. Technical assistance topics include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guidance for Inventory and Inventory Submittal Assistance<\/li>\n<li>Strategies to Identify Unknowns<\/li>\n<li>Lead Service Line Replacement Plans<\/li>\n<li>Communications and Outreach<\/li>\n<li>Tap Sampling Requirements and Plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Technical Assistance Hotline:<\/b>\u00a0804-409-6964<\/p>\n<p><b>Inquiry Form:<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/VALCRRAssistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"11\">bit.ly\/VALCRRAssistance<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Email:<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:valcrr@truepani.com\" data-linkindex=\"12\">valcrr@truepani.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4cc-1-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4cc-1-1-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Other Resources<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/08\/Factsheet-Lead-Free-Rule.pdf\">AWWA Lead and Copper Factsheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ground-water-and-drinking-water\/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water\">EPA Lead and Drinking Water Info<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lslr-collaborative.org\/\">Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Consumer Notification Templates for community waterworks and NTNC waterworks<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/05\/D.1.-Consumer-Notification-CWS.rev-3-2025.docx\">D.1. Consumer Notification Template for Community Waterworks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/06\/D.2.-Consumer-Notification-NTNC.rev-3-2025.docx\">D.2. Consumer Notification Template for NTNC Waterworks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/04\/D.1a.-Simplified-Consumer-Notification2024.docx\">D.1a. Simplified-Consumer-Notification<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-pane  fade\" id=\"tab-4-resources-for-consumers\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"pl-w699efdde3d4ce\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w699efdde3d4ce-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w699efdde3d4ce-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-w699efdde3d4ce-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4ce-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4ce-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<table width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #e6eef9;\">\n<td>\n<h2><strong>Resources for Consumers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w699efdde3d4ce-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w699efdde3d4ce-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-w699efdde3d4ce-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4ce-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4ce-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Resources for Families of Enrolled Children<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>The Office of Drinking Water follows the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/drinking-water-and-lead\/3ts-for-reducing-lead-in-drinking-water-in-schools-and-child-care-facilities\/\">Environmental Protection Agency's\u00a03T guidance towards lead testing and remediation<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-05\/3ts_faq_0.docx\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Environmental Protection Agency's 3T program FAQs (Word Doc)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/leadsafe\/\">The VDH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4ce-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4ce-1-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-42772260a3bf-6276\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tNominate My Student\/Child's Facility\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4ce-1-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4ce-1-0-2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Technical Resources<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/lead-consumer-faqs\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Consumer FAQs<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/office-of-drinking-water\/consumer-confidence-reports\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Consumer Confidence Reports<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ground-water-and-drinking-water\/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">EPA L&amp;C in Drinking Water Guidance<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Private Well Owners:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellwater.bse.vt.edu\/vamwon.php\">VA Master well owner network<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w699efdde3d4ce-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4ce-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4ce-1-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Funding Information<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sercap.org\/about\/who-we-serve\/programs-and-services-homeowners\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SERCAP - Programs and Services for Home Owners<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhcd.virginia.gov\/housing-rehabilitation\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">DHCD Housing Rehabilitation Programs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>For water bill assistance, contact your local utility\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4ce-1-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4ce-1-1-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-42772260a3bf-6276\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/reduction-of-lead-in-drinking-water-act\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tReduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w699efdde3d4ce-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w699efdde3d4ce-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-w699efdde3d4ce-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w699efdde3d4ce-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div class=\"so-rounded panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w699efdde3d4ce-2-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-accordion so-widget-sow-accordion-default-cfe5c2b9f42d-6276\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">What to Know about Lead in Drinking Water<\/h3><div>\n\t<div class=\"sow-accordion\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"general-information\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-general-information\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-general-information\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGeneral Information\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-ionicons\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf218;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-ionicons\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf209;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-general-information\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-general-information\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none;\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>How Lead Gets into Drinking Water<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lead can enter drinking water when plumbing materials that contain lead corrode, especially where the water has high acidity or low mineral content that corrodes pipes and fixtures.\u00a0The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead pipes, faucets, and fixtures. In homes with lead pipes that connect the home to the water main, also known as lead services lines, these pipes are typically the most significant source of lead in the water. \u00a0Lead pipes are more likely to be found in older cities and homes built before 1986. \u00a0Among homes without lead service lines, the most common problem is with brass or chrome-plated brass faucets and plumbing with lead solder.<\/p>\n<p>The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) has reduced the maximum allowable lead content -- that is, content that is considered \"lead-free\" -- to be a weighted average of 0.25 percent calculated across the wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and fixtures and 0.2 percent for solder and flux.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/dwstandardsregulations\/section-1417-safe-drinking-water-act-prohibition-use-lead-pipes-solder-and\">Learn more about the maximum allowable content of lead in pipes, solder, fittings and fixtures<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ground-water-and-drinking-water\/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water#regs\">Learn more about EPA's regulations to prevent lead in drinking water<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/system\/files\/documents\/2024-06\/how-to-id-lead-free-certified-drinking-water-products-epa_june-2024.pdf\">Learn how to Identify Lead Free Certification Marks for Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux Used for Drinking Water<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ground-water-and-drinking-water\/lead-drinking-water-outreach-resources\">Find existing outreach materials regarding lead and drinking water<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/water-infrastructure\/lead-service-line-replacement-accelerators\">Learn about Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/water-infrastructure\/get-lead-out-initiative\">Learn about the Get the Lead Out (GLO) Initiative<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Corrosion is a dissolving or wearing away of metal caused by a chemical reaction between water and your plumbing. A number of factors are involved in the extent to which lead enters the water, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the chemistry of the water (acidity and alkalinity) and the\u00a0types and amounts of minerals in the water,<\/li>\n<li>the amount of lead it comes into contact with,<\/li>\n<li>the temperature of the water,<\/li>\n<li>the amount of wear in the pipes,<\/li>\n<li>how long the water stays in pipes, and<\/li>\n<li>the presence of protective scales or coatings inside the plumbing materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To address corrosion of lead and copper into drinking water, EPA issued the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/dwreginfo\/lead-and-copper-rule\">Lead and Copper Rule (LCR)<\/a>\u00a0under the authority of the SDWA. One requirement of the LCR is corrosion control treatment to prevent lead and copper from contaminating drinking water. Corrosion control treatment means utilities must make drinking water less corrosive to the materials it comes into contact with on its way to consumers' taps.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ground-water-and-drinking-water\/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water#regs\">Learn more about EPA's regulations to prevent lead in drinking water.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Health Effects of Exposures to Lead in Drinking Water*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>*The health effects information on this page is not intended to catalog all possible health effects for lead. Rather, it is intended to let you know about the most significant and probable health effects associated with lead in drinking water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a safe level of lead in drinking water?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Safe Drinking Water Act requires EPA to determine the level of contaminants in drinking water at which no adverse health effects are likely to occur with an adequate margin of safety. These non-enforceable health goals, based solely on possible health risks, are called maximum contaminant level goals (MCLGs). EPA has set the maximum contaminant level goal for lead in drinking water at zero because lead is a toxic metal that can be harmful to human health even at low exposure levels. Lead is persistent, and it can bioaccumulate in the body over time.<\/p>\n<p>Young children, infants, and fetuses are particularly vulnerable to lead because the physical and behavioral effects of lead occur at lower exposure levels in children than in adults. A dose of lead that would have little effect on an adult can have a significant effect on a child. In children, low levels of exposure have been linked to damage to the central and peripheral nervous system, learning disabilities, shorter stature, impaired hearing, and impaired formation and function of blood cells.<\/p>\n<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that public health actions be initiated when the level of lead in a child\u2019s blood is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/lead-prevention\/about\/\">3.5 micrograms per deciliter (\u00b5g\/dL) or more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to recognize all the ways a child can be exposed to lead. Children are exposed to lead in paint, dust, soil, air, and food, as well as drinking water. If the level of lead in a child's blood is at or above the CDC action level of 3.5 micrograms per deciliter, it may be due to lead exposures from a combination of sources. EPA estimates that drinking water can make up 20 percent or more of a person\u2019s total exposure to lead. Infants who consume mostly mixed formula can receive 40 percent to 60 percent of their exposure to lead from drinking water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Children<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even low levels of lead in the blood of children can result in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Behavior and learning problems<\/li>\n<li>Lower IQ and hyperactivity<\/li>\n<li>Slowed growth<\/li>\n<li>Hearing problems<\/li>\n<li>Anemia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In rare cases, ingestion of lead can cause seizures, coma and even death.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pregnant Women<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lead can accumulate in our bodies over time, where it is stored in bones along with calcium. During pregnancy, lead is released from bones as maternal calcium and is used to help form the bones of the fetus. This is particularly true if a woman does not have enough dietary calcium. Lead can also cross the placental barrier exposing the fetus to lead. This can result in serious effects to the mother and her developing fetus, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced growth of the fetus<\/li>\n<li>Premature birth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Find out more about lead's effects on pregnancy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/docs\/99-104\/\">Effects of Workplace Hazards on Female Reproductive Health<\/a>\u00a0(National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lead can also be transmitted through breast milk. Read more on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/breastfeeding-special-circumstances\/hcp\/exposures\/lead.html\">Lead and Breastfeeding<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lead is also harmful to adults. Adults exposed to lead can suffer from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cardiovascular effects, increased blood pressure and incidence of hypertension<\/li>\n<li>Decreased kidney function<\/li>\n<li>Reproductive problems (in both men and women)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/lead\/learn-about-lead\">Learn more about lead and its health effects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Can I shower in lead-contaminated water?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes. Bathing and showering should be safe for you and your children, even if the water contains lead over EPA\u2019s action level. Human skin does not absorb lead in water.<\/p>\n<p>This information applies to most situations and to a large majority of the population, but individual circumstances may vary. Some situations, such as cases involving highly corrosive water, may require additional recommendations or more stringent actions. Your local water utility is always your first source for testing and identifying lead contamination in your tap water. Many water utilities have websites that include data on drinking water quality, including results of lead testing. Links to such data can be found on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ccr\">EPA Consumer Confidence Report<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/lead-prevention\/prevention\/drinking-water.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/lead\/prevention\/sources\/water.htm\">CDC's \"Sources of Lead: Water\" Web page.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"what-you-can-do\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-what-you-can-do\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-what-you-can-do\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat You Can Do\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-ionicons\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf218;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-ionicons\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf209;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-what-you-can-do\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-what-you-can-do\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none;\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Find Out if Lead is in Your Drinking Water<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>First, learn more about the water coming into your home<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EPA requires all community water systems to prepare and deliver an annual water quality report called a\u00a0<strong><em>Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0for their customers by July 1 of each year. Contact your water utility if you'd like to receive a copy of their latest report. If your water comes from a household well or other private water supply, check with your local health department, or with any nearby water utilities that use ground water, for information on contaminants of concern in your area.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ofmpub.epa.gov\/apex\/safewater\/f?p=136:102::::::\">Find your local Consumer Confidence Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ccr\/ccr-information-consumers\">Information about CCRs for consumers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ccr\">EPA's CCR home page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/privatewells\">Learn more about protecting water quality from private drinking water wells<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nepis.epa.gov\/Exe\/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=500025PW.txt\">Printable color fact sheet: Is There Lead in My Drinking Water?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>EPA's\u00a0<strong><em>Public Notification Rule<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0requires public water systems to alert you if there is a problem with your drinking water.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/dwreginfo\/public-notification-rule\">Learn more about the Public Notification Rule<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Second, you can have your water tested for lead<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Homes may have internal plumbing materials containing lead. Since you cannot see, taste, or smell lead dissolved in water, testing is the only sure way of telling whether there are harmful quantities of lead in your drinking water. A list of certified laboratories are available from your state or local drinking water authority. Testing costs between $20 and $100. Contact your water utility as they may have useful information, including whether the service line used in your home is made of lead.<\/p>\n<p>You can learn on EPA\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/lead\/protect-your-family-exposures-lead#testdw\">Protect Your Family from Exposures to Lead web page<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>when you may want to test your drinking water; and<\/li>\n<li>what to do if your home tests positive for lead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also view and print a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/your-drinking-water\/home-drinking-water-testing-fact-sheet\">fact sheet on testing your home's drinking water<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Steps You Can Take to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Below are recommended actions that a person may take, separately or in combination, if they are concerned about lead in their drinking water.\u00a0 The list is not intended to be exhaustive or to imply that all actions equally reduce lead from drinking water.\u00a0 You should also contact your local water system and the Office of Drinking Water.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use your filter properly.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Using a filter can reduce lead in drinking water. If you use a filter, make sure you use a filter certified to remove lead. Read the directions to learn how to properly install and use your cartridge and when to replace it. Using the cartridge after it has expired can make it less effective at removing lead. Do not run hot water through the filter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean your aerator.\u00a0<\/strong>Regularly clean your faucet\u2019s screen (also known as an aerator). Sediment, debris, and lead particles can collect in your aerator. If lead particles are caught in the aerator, lead can get into your water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use cold water.\u00a0<\/strong>Use only cold water for drinking, cooking, and making baby formula. Remember, boiling water does not remove lead from water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Run your water.<\/strong>\u00a0The more time water has been sitting in pipes, the more lead it may contain. Before drinking, flush your home\u2019s pipes by running the tap, taking a shower, doing laundry, or doing a load of dishes. The amount of time to run the water will depend on whether your home has a lead service line or not, and the length of the lead service line. Residents should contact their water utility for recommendations about flushing times in their community.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn if you have a lead service line<\/strong>. Find out if the pipe that connects your home to the water main (called a service line) is made from lead.\u00a0 Ask your water utility or if your utility doesn't have information a licensed plumber may be able to assist.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ground-water-and-drinking-water\/protect-your-tap-quick-check-lead\">Protect Your Tap: A quick check for lead<\/a>\u00a0is EPA's step by step guide to learn how to find lead pipes in your home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn about construction in your neighborhood.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0If you have a lead service line, you should be\u00a0aware of any nearby\u00a0construction or maintenance work that could disturb the line. Vibrations from construction may suddenly\u00a0cause more lead to be released from a lead service lines in the area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have your water tested<\/strong>. Contact your water utility to have your water tested and to learn more about the lead levels in your drinking water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/production\/files\/2017-08\/documents\/epa_lead_in_drinking_water_final_8.21.17.pdf\">Learn more by reviewing EPA's Lead in Drinking Water Infographic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/system\/files\/documents\/2024-06\/how-to-id-lead-free-certified-drinking-water-products-epa_june-2024.pdf\">Fact sheet:\u00a0\u00a0How to Identify Lead Free Certification Marks for Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux Used for Drinking Water<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/water-research\/consumer-tool-identifying-point-use-and-pitcher-filters-certified-reduce-lead\">Consumer Tool for Identifying Point-of-Use and Pitcher\u00a0Filters Certified to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/lead\/protect-your-family#homeleadsafe\">How to make your home lead-safe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sourcewaterprotection\/how-can-you-help-protect-source-water\">What you can do to protect your drinking water<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Find out if you have lead pipes in your home with the Protect Your Tap: A Quick Check for Lead guide<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ground-water-and-drinking-water\/protect-your-tap-quick-check-lead-0\"><strong>Protect Your Tap: A quick check for lead<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0is an on-line step by step guide<\/strong>\u00a0to learn how to find lead pipes, called service lines, in your home. It also provides tips about reducing exposure to lead in drinking water and how to get your water tested for lead and resources to learn more.<\/p>\n<p>You can learn about how this guide was developed and toolkits for sharing with others on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ground-water-and-drinking-water\/protect-your-tap-quick-check-lead\">Protect Your Tap<\/a>\u00a0outreach page.<\/p>\n<p>Tool kits for different sectors with resources to create your own campaign to get others to use Protect Your Tap:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community Groups<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Protect Your Tap: A Quick Check for Lead<\/em>\u00a0is for housing authorities and community organizations to help residents learn more about lead in drinking water. While providing safe affordable housing is a critical need, lead in drinking water can sometimes be overlooked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Government<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Protect Your Tap: A Quick Check for Lead<\/em>\u00a0is intended for use by state and municipal government officials such as water superintendents, public health officers, and building inspectors to help residents learn more about lead in drinking water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Health<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Protect Your Tap: A Quick Check for Lead<\/em>\u00a0is for doctors, school nurses, and community health providers to help patients learn more about lead in drinking water. Protecting children from exposure to lead is important to lifelong good health. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to have harmful, irreversible effects. Children six years old and younger are most susceptible to the effects of lead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Utilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Protect Your Tap<\/em>: A Quick Check for Lead is for water utility companies to help customers learn more about lead in drinking water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Your Child Tested to Determine Lead Levels in His or Her Blood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A family doctor or pediatrician can perform a blood test for lead and provide information about the health effects of lead. Your local health department can also provide information about how you can have your child's blood tested for lead. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that public health actions be initiated when the level of lead in a child\u2019s blood is 3.5 micrograms per deciliter (\u00b5g\/dL) or more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find Out if Lead in Drinking Water is an Issue in Your Child's School or Child Care Facility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Children spend a significant part of their days at school or in a child care facility. 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