by Southwest EFC | Jan 29, 2024 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Utility Management
Introduction Today, the health impacts of lead are well-chronicled in children and in adults. Children exposed to lead, often through lead-based paint dust, may deal with chronic conditions including damaged brain and nervous systems, learning and behavior challenges,...
by Southwest EFC | Jan 29, 2024 | Communications and Outreach, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Pollution & Water Quality, Utility Management
Introduction Lead’s historic use in water pipes has come under scrutiny as a result of increased understanding of its health impacts on both adults and children. Lead exposure in children can affect development of the brain and nervous systems, causing slowed growth,...
by Shannon Pepper | Apr 4, 2023 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations
This insightful interview with water quality expert Elin Warn Betanzo P.E. sheds light on the topic of lead contamination and compliance with the revised lead and copper rule. In this podcast you will be introduced to new research regarding lead sampling and...
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 1, 2023 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations
This podcast provides an overview of drinking water regulations and standards, specifically the Safe Drinking Water Act, regulated Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR), National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations...
by Shannon Pepper | Feb 21, 2023 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Uncategorized
This podcast episode covers the latest version of the Lead and Copper Rule that came out in December 2021. This episode will focus on: action and trigger level exceedances, sampling and testing locations and requirements, lead service line replacement programs and...
by Shannon Pepper | Dec 15, 2022 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Source Water Protection
This podcast describes what a sanitary survey is, its elements, and how conducting these surveys help protect the water supply from pollution sources.