Lead and Copper Rule
Compliance with the Lead & Copper rule is required by the Public Water Supply Rules and the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM 17.38.216, 234, & 239). The Lead and Copper Rule, 40 CFR 141.80, Control of Lead and Copper General Requirements.
AWWA Lead Service Line Replacement Survey Due June 3, 2011
Instructions
- Suggested Directions for School or Business Tap Sample Collections
- Suggested Directions for Homeowner Tap Sample Collection
Forms
Consumer Notice From Community PWS Form
Consumer Notice From NTNC PWS Form
Certification to DEQ of Consumer Notice
Lead and Copper 90th Percentile Calculation Example
Change of Sampling Location Form
Do you need these forms in Word? Call or email Margarite Thomas (406) 444-3967.
Additional Information
- Lead and Copper Rule: A Quick Reference Guide
- Lead and Copper Monitoring and Reporting Guidance for Public Water Systems
- Lead Public Education Requirements
- Lead Public Education Checklist Community PWS, Brochure and Poster
- Lead Public Education Checklist NTNC PWS, Brochure and Poster
- Implementing Lead Public Education - Community PWS
- Implementing Lead Public Education - NTNC PWS
- Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities
- 3T's for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in School and Child Care Facilities
- Revised Guidance Manual for Selecting Lead and Copper Control Strategies
- DEQ Guidance for Preparing an Optimal Corrosion Control Treatment (OCCT) or Source Water Treatment (SOWT) Plan
Lead and Copper Rule Short Term Revisions
On October 10, 2007 the Federal Government published the Lead and Copper Rule Short Term Revisions (LCRSTR) in the Federal Register: October 10, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 195) [Page 57781 - 57820]. The revisions to the LCR will enhance the implementation of the LCR in the areas of monitoring, treatment, customer awareness, lead service line replacement; and improve compliance with the public education requirements of the LCR and ensure drinking water consumers receive meaningful, timely, and useful information needed to help them limit their exposure to lead in drinking water.
In Montana, the Lead and Copper Rule Short-Term Revisions (LCRSTR) became effective on December 25, 2008.
EPA DRAFT GUIDANCE ON THE LCRSTR (EPA)
- Fact Sheet on the Revisions to the Regulations Controlling Lead in Drinking Water (Q&A)
- Lead and Copper Rule 2007 Short-Term Revisions Clarifications Implementation Guidance (66 pp, 743K)
- Appendix A Primary Revision Crosswalk (15 pp, 190K)
- Appendix B 2007 Short-Term Revisions Compared to the Lead and Copper Rule 43 pp, 322K)
- Appendix C Lead and Copper Rule Fact Sheets (6pp, 211K)
- DEQ Powerpoint Presentation on the LCRSTR (Spring Water School – Billings and Kalispell)
Triennial samples must be collected no later than every third calendar year!
Example:
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORTS REQUIREMENTS
All Community PWSs are required to provide this short informational statement in their CCRs on lead in drinking water irrespective of whether the system detected lead in any of its samples.
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. [NAME OF UTILITY] 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 http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORTS REQUIREMENTS
Letter to Community Systems Regarding Consumer Notice and CCR Requirements (1/5/09)
See the Consumer Notice Forms above.
QUESTIONS ABOUT LCRSTR?
Call (406) 444-4400
