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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.
