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EPA looks to keep lead out of drinking water

By Josh Siegel
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EPA looks to keep lead out of drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday it will seek input from state and local officials as it looks for ways to keep lead out of drinking water.

The Lead and Copper Rule, established in 1991, requires water utilities to put anti-corrosion additives into water and set a nonenforceable goal of zero lead in drinking water.

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