)
Helping Systems meet all EPA Lead and Copper Rule Requirements
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Info
Lead and copper enter drinking water primarily through plumbing materials. Exposure to lead and copper may cause health problems ranging from stomach distress to brain damage.
Since 1991 the LCR has undergone various revisions, and there are published rules that require systems to monitor drinking water at customer taps. If lead concentrations exceed an action level of 15 ppb or copper concentrations exceed an action level of 1.3 ppm in more than 10% of customer taps sampled, the system must undertake a number of additional actions to control corrosion.
- If the action level for lead is exceeded, the system must also inform the public about steps they should take to protect their health and may have to replace lead service lines under their control.
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- Learn more by checking out these available resources:
- EPA Lead and Copper Rule
- EPA Lead and Copper Rule Quick Guide
- Rule Compliance Sheet
- Understanding the Lead and Copper Rule
Montana DEQ Info
Montana's Department of Environmental Quality is helping ensure that all residents have safe and clean drinking water by partnering with the Montana Deptartment of Commerce to provide a Technical Assistance Program that will assist water systems in completing their required testing and
inventories.
If you would like to learn more and obtain assistance in completing your inventory, simply click on the link below to complete the application. and indicate Premier Utility Solutions as your procured engineer!
MT Program Overview
Technical Assistance Information