The U.S. EPA’s upcoming Lead and Copper Rule Improvements for drinking water set tighter deadlines and stricter reporting standards for utilities.The rule’s purpose is to protect public health by minimizing levels of lead and copper, which enter drinking water mainly through corrosion of service lines and plumbing materials. A key component of the rule requires utilities to inventory and ultimately replace lead-containing services lines at homes, schools and businesses.The relatively tight deadlines and the complexity of lead service line replacement can challenge water utilities of all sizes. To simplify the process, 120Water offers software platforms that help utilities inventory lead
