For Immediate Release: October 9, 2024
For more information, contact: Anna Bunting – anna@freshwaterfuture.org
On Tuesday October 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new updates to the Lead and Copper Rule that will help to get the lead out of our drinking water. This historic step moves us forward to address this public health crisis. Your messages to the EPA and the White House were critical for getting these improvements adopted and released quickly.
“No amount of lead is safe and yet every day our communities are forced to drink from lead service lines, placing public health and safety at risk.” said Jill Ryan, Executive Director of Freshwater Future. “While this rule is a critical step forward, we must push for equitable replacements, public education, and prioritization for our most vulnerable communities. We look forward to continuing to work with our partners and the EPA towards a true lead free future.”
To view LCRI updates, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/lead-and-copper-rule-improvements.
Freshwater Future staff are currently reviewing the new rule and will provide a full analysis in the near future.
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