Lead and Copper in Public Drinking Water: Rules and Reports - Mississippi State Department of Health

Mississippi State Department of Health

Lead and Copper in Public Drinking Water: Rules and Reports

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The EPA regulates the permissible amounts of lead and copper in public drinking water, and requires periodic testing to ensure that water systems meet the required standards.

For system operators

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and Lead Service Line Inventories Lead and copper rule revisions that become effective in 2024, and resources for conducting an inventory of lead in service lines
Developing Corrosion Control Treatment Recommendations based on EPA guidance

For water customers

Understanding Lead and Copper Measurements in Drinking Water How to use our Drinking Water Watch tool to understand lead and copper measurements in your drinking water
Lead Materials Inventory 2019A report by public water suppliers on possible sources of lead in their pipes, plumbing or other equipment

Links referenced on this page

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and Lead Service Line Inventories    http://msdh.ms.gov/page/30,25291,76,979.html ok

Developing Corrosion Control Treatment    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,19811,76,pdf/Developing_Corrosion_Control.pdf

Understanding Lead and Copper Measurements in Drinking Water    http://msdh.ms.gov/page/30,23301,76,979.html ok

Lead Materials Inventory 2019    http://msdh.ms.gov/page/30,0,76,837.html ok

Resources referenced

Developing Corrosion Control Treatment    https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,19811,76,pdf/Developing_Corrosion_Control.pdf ok

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