Lead – Freshwater Future

Lead in Drinking Water? What you should know.

Tell Congress to Keep Critical Lead in Drinking Water Protections!

A bill introduced this month (House Joint Resolution 18) has one goal: remove a drinking water rule that helps protect millions of American families from lead poisoning. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements went into effect last October with much-needed improvements to lead in drinking water regulations such as requiring the removal of all lead service lines within 10 years. Now, our House representatives are considering a motion to reverse these new protections. There is no safe amount of lead in water. Please send a message to your representative using this simple form, urging them to reject the repeal of lead in drinking water protections!

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Updated Lead and Copper Rule Released by U.S. Environmental Projection Agency - 10/2024

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What to Know About Mailed Water Utility Letters

Did you get a letter from your water utility informing you that your water service line contains lead or galvanized material, or that the material of the pipe is unknown?

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NO Lead is Safe.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has set the health goal for lead in drinking water at zero because of the harmful impacts to health from exposure to this toxic metal at low levels. Lead exposure can build up or bioaccumulate in the body over time.

Based on this guidance that there is no safe level of lead in drinking water, Freshwater Future recommends that all homes in communities that are not in compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule use filters and water flushing techniques.

It is important for everyone residing in cities with elevated lead levels to understand the importance of using filters and have a knowledge of their proper maintenance and use.

If you’re concerned that your drinking water may contain lead, click to learn more about what you can do to help protect you and your family.