The Copper Development Association’s Tube & Fittings Council discusses workforce training, installation best practices and the role of copper in nationwide LSLR efforts.
As utilities across the United States prepare to meet new federal requirements for lead service line replacement, the need for skilled installation practices has never been greater. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements mandate the replacement of all lead service lines within the next decade, driving what is expected to be one of the largest drinking water infrastructure efforts in recent history.