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A+ strategies for LCRR school and childcare sampling compliance

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The U.S. EPA revised its Lead and Copper Rule in October 2021. Part of those revisions requires water utilities to conduct school and childcare sampling and education activities.

This webinar covers:

What the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) requires for school and childcare sampling and education
Logistical strategies to comply with the LCRR while maintaining public trust
Public education strategies to comply with the LCRR while maintaining public trust

In October 2024, the EPA released the final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) to strengthen the LCRR promulgated in 2021. Most of the improvements go into effect November 1, 2027. For the latest information, this is a list of FAQs our experts are receiving from water utilities about the LCRI. This explainer is our team's interpretation of the rule as they are reviewing the changes.

A+ strategies for LCRR school and childcare sampling compliance

Meet the panelists

Rose Hanson

Strategic Communications Expert

Rose is a strategic communications expert supporting clients for both the water and environment fields. She has championed lead service line inventories and replacement programs.

Trevor McProud

Senior Environmental Scientist

Trevor is an environmental scientist with extensive technical and regulatory experience for drinking water supply compliance.

Sandy Kutzing

Environmental Engineer

Sandy is CDM Smith's top strategist in the fight against lead in drinking water, optimizing corrosion control treatment and establishing lead service line replacement programs across the United States.

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