Lead in Drinking Water: What you should know?

 

NEW! Michigan Lead and Copper Rule Handbook: Empowering Resident Watchdogs to Conduct Investigations of Their Water Systems

 

How to get your water tested for lead?

MINNESOTA – https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/wells/waterquality/tips.html

MICHIGAN – https://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/deq-ess-faq-water-wb-homewaterwells-testing_206706_7.pdf

INDIANA – https://www.in.gov/idem/health/2333.htm

ILLINOIS – https://www.aurora-il.org/1001/Testing-for-Lead

OHIO – https://www.epa.ohio.gov/ddagw/labcert

WISCONSIN – https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/drinkingwater/lead.html

NEW YORK – https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/water/drinking/lead/

PENNSYLVANIA – https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/My-Water/PublicDrinkingWater/Pages/Lead-in-Drinking-Water.aspx

The Right Filter–Used Properly and Maintained Can Reduce Lead  – Learn more – NSF Guide

Proper In-home Flushing Steps 

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MI Lead and Copper Handbook Policy Presentation