AWWA commends EPA, Biden-Harris Administration on plan to reduce lead exposure in drinking water
AWWA CEO David LaFrance was present at a Biden-Harris Administration event on Dec. 16, during which plans to advance protections from lead in drinking water and other sources were announced.
“Water professionals are committed to protecting their communities today as we work for a future where lead is no longer in contact with drinking water," LaFrance said. “Today’s announcement from U.S. EPA recognizes that the January 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) are an important step forward in lead risk reduction, and utilities are already hard at work implementing that rule in their communities. The required development of lead service line inventories will help communities understand the scope of the challenge and accelerate lead service line replacement. This is a tremendous and necessary undertaking, and many utilities are already advancing this goal and serve as excellent models for others. AWWA looks forward to helping communities find collaborative ways to overcome barriers to lead service line replacement.