Lead in Drinking Water
Lead in Drinking Water
There are an estimated 6-10 million lead service lines across the US threatening public health. Our team of experts is partnering with municipalities and water utilities to help deliver high-quality drinking water.
We are here to help clients navigate state and federal regulations and implement necessary actions from corrosion control treatment to full-scale lead service line replacement programs and our leadCAST management software. Building on a long history in water treatment and corrosion control, our team has been at the forefront of this issue and understands all the technical complexities in preventing lead in drinking water.


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Sandy Kutzing, Vice President, Environmental Engineer
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How to Talk About Lead Programs with the Public
As part of the LCRR, water utilities are required to communicate more than ever before about lead in drinking water. We’ve compiled 4 best public education practices:
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Helpful Tips from the NJ LSL Inventory and Replacement Plan Regulatory Submission

Helpful Tips from the NJ LSL Inventory and Replacement Plan Regulatory Submission
New Jersey water utilities had to submit service line inventories and initial replacement plans by July 2022This article provides four helpful tips and experiences from the compliance process.
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Questions about machine learning?

Questions about machine learning?
We've compiled and answered the top five questions about using machine learning or predictive modeling in service line inventory development.
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Are you ready to meet the LCRR?

Are you ready to meet the LCRR?
Download this interactive checklist to make sure you're on track to be in compliance with the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR).
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Planning a Lead Service Line Replacement Program

Planning a Lead Service Line Replacement Program
We polled 4 CDM Smithers from across the firm to gather tips and lessons learned on how to build a successful LSLR program strategy.
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Meet Our Lead and Corrosion Control Experts
Brian Van Nortwick
Brian Van Nortwick
Environmental Engineer
Brian Van Nortwick
Brian Van Nortwick
Environmental Engineer