Proposal to Replace All Lead Service Lines within a Decade Announced by EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a proposal to strengthen its Lead and Copper Rule that would require water systems across the country to replace lead service lines within 10 years. The agency is also proposing additional improvements to protect public health, such as lowering the lead action level and improving sampling protocols utilized by water systems.

According to the EPA announcement:
The science is clear: there is no safe level of lead exposure. In children, it can severely harm mental and physical development - slowing down learning and damaging the brain. In adults, lead can cause increased blood pressure, heart disease, decreased kidney function, and cancer.

The proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements are an advancement in protecting children and adults from the significant health effects that can be caused by lead in drinking water. Key provisions of the proposal include:

• Achieving 100% Lead Pipe Replacement within 10 years.
• Locating legacy lead pipes.
• Improving tap sampling.
• Lowering the Lead Action Level.
• Strengthening protections to reduce exposure.

“Unfortunately, lead service lines can still be found all over New York, New Jersey, and the rest of the nation,” said Frank Selamie, President of CTSI. “At CTSI, our Industrial Hygiene and Environmental, Health, and Safety professionals are dedicated to protecting families, building occupants, and workers from exposure risks to lead. This includes lead in water as well as from lead-based paints and other hazards. We proudly offer testing, consulting, and training services from our EPA certified lead risk assessors and inspectors. These experts have successfully performed projects for schools, universities, daycare centers, and numerous other government, commercial, and institutional clients. We also ensure that these services comply with the NYC and NYS Department of Health, HUD, and EPA guidelines.”

To learn more about lead or other industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, environmental, health, and safety services, please visit www.ctsiweb.com, email contactus@ctsiweb.com , or call (212) 971-7016.

About CTSI
Established in 1992, Consulting & Testing Services, Inc. (CTSI) was founded on one strong commitment: to provide efficient and expert services to clients based on professionalism, innovation, and cost-effective solutions. This commitment has been furthered by CTSI’s reputation for fostering client relationships in all sectors of the Environmental Health, Safety, and Construction industries. CTSI prides itself in utilizing a high-quality service based on its diverse team of staff and professionals’ concise recommendations and solutions to the most pressing dilemmas. The company operates offices in New York and Florida that service clients across the United States.

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