August 2025

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Back-to-School Guide: Lead Sampling
Schools and child care facilities face new lead testing requirements under EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). Deadlines may feel far off, but waiting can make compliance harder and risk community trust. Environmental health expert Davida Judelson breaks down what utilities need to know.
Regulatory Update: LCRI Litigation

The EPA announced it will defend the Biden administration’s LCRI from AWWA's court challenge. At the same time, EPA said it will work on new tools and guidance to provide "practical implementation flexibilities and regulatory clarity," with next steps to be announced in the coming months.

Why this matters for water systems:

  • Even as the AWWA lawsuit moves forward, utilities must keep pushing on inventories, replacement planning and customer outreach.
  • Court arguments won’t wrap up until January 2026, and current LCRI compliance timelines will remain until then.
  • At this point, it's not clear what the "practical implementation flexibilities and regulatory clarity" will entail, and our experts are closely monitoring the latest developments and staying on top of the most up-to-date information.

If you want to talk through what these rulings could mean for your compliance plans, our experts are here to help.
Reminder: Notifications Due in November 

Reminder that even though an updated inventory isn’t due in most states this October, annual notifications of LSLs, GRRs and unknowns are still required by November 15, 2025 (or one year from the date of your previous notifications). Plan ahead to update your internal inventory to avoid sending more letters than you need to.

Reach out to our experts if you need assistance updating your inventory or getting the notifications out.
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