Keep in mind that the NEW Revised Lead and Copper rules promulgated by the EPA, will probably cause an increase for many utilities systems.
ALL Utility systems must have an inventory of all drinking water lines (including the PRIVATE service lines to the house) that have, had, or suspected to have, any possible lead contamination (even Galvanized lines) and a plan to replace them by October of 2024.
More importantly, there are no federal funds to offset the expense of this federally mandated rule change. Compliance is mandatory. Small systems will suffer more than larger urban areas.
Frog---OUT!
