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Stories About Lead

​President Biden Introduces Major Water Infrastructure Investment Plan
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April 13, 2021
Louisville Goes Lead-Free
Louisville Goes Lead-Free
Editorial
December 17, 2020

Water utility completes 50-year effort to replace 500 miles of lead water service lines.

New Criteria In Drinking Water Standard Tightens Lead Leaching Allowance For Plumbing Products
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October 05, 2020

Joint committee governing NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 lowers maximum allowable limits of leached lead from plumbing endpoint devices
News Briefs: L.A. Mayor Threatens Utility Shutoffs for Those Holding House Parties
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August 12, 2020

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the EPA announces its final rule to reduce lead in plumbing materials used by public water systems
AWWA Testifies Before U.S. House On Improvements to Lead and Copper Rule
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February 17, 2020
News Briefs: ​Bill Tampering for Bribes Earns Utility Worker Five Years in Prison
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October 08, 2019

In this week's sewer and water news, a man from Toms River, New Jersey, is sentenced to five years in prison for lowering customers' water bills in exchange for bribes
News Briefs: Newark Officials Say Lead Filters Are 97% Effective
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September 25, 2019

In this week's sewer and water news, city and state officials in Newark, New Jersey, report that the most recent tests show the thousands of lead filters distributed earlier this year are functioning as intended
News Briefs: Tampa Officials Consider Indirect Potable Reuse Project
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September 05, 2019

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Conference is scheduled for April 2020
News Briefs: Wisconsin Governor Creates Coordinator Position for Lead Contamination
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July 31, 2019

Also in this week's sewer and water news, two sewer workers were found dead after entering a manhole to perform dye testing in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
New Whiteboard Animation Helps Consumers Protect Against Lead in Drinking Water
New Whiteboard Animation Helps Consumers Protect Against Lead in Drinking Water
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March 18, 2019

Sharing this video released by AWWA is a great way to educate your customers about lead contamination