Improving Lead Sampling
to Better Protect Public Health
EPA's Revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule
EPA's new rule:
1.	Targets water that's actually from the lead
service lines, not just the faucet or premise
plumbing
2.	Targets where the highest levels of
lead are to identify problems sooner
3.	Leads to more lead service line replacements
and improved treatment to reduce lead
4.	Better protects public health

Lead Service Line: A lead
service line is a pipe that runs
from the water main to the
home's internal plumbing.
WATER A
METER w
MAIN WATERLINE

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