US water systems must comply with the federal Lead and Copper Rule, including inventorying lead service lines and replacing goosenecks by October; the EPA proposes to replace all problematic lines within 10 years.

US water systems face a deadline to comply with federal Lead and Copper Rule requirements by October, including inventorying lead service lines and replacing goosenecks. The EPA has proposed a rule that would require all problematic lines to be replaced within 10 years. Local initiatives like New Ulm's 'Get the Lead Out' aim to identify and remove lead pipes from water supplies, encouraging voluntary replacements and suggesting precautions until they can be replaced.

March 16, 2024
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