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Over the next several months, Cary will be completing a study to
verify compliance with all areas of the revised LCR. Meanwhile, the
EPA is working on their next amendments to the Lead and Copper.
It is likely the improvements will prioritize proactive and equitable
lead service line replacement, expand sampling to better identify
communities most at risk, and simplify the complexities of the
sampling regulations.
For now, Cary will remain focused on developing the inventory
of all water service line materials in our community, creating a
plan to sample for lead at our schools and childcare centers, and
continuing to educate our citizens about lead in drinking water.
Additional information on the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
can be found at carync.gov/lead and epa.gov/ground-water-
and-drinking-water/review-national-primary-drinking-water-
regulation-lead-and-copper
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems,
especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water
is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines
and home plumbing. Cary is responsible for providing high-quality
drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing
components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you
can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for
30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you
are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water
tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps
you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking
Water Hotline or at epa.gov/safewater/lead.
