Public Hearing Set in Ohio Concerning Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Changes
Ohio EPA today announced it will hold a public hearing on March 6, 2018 concerning proposed changes to lead and copper rules for public water systems. These changes incorporate a new law that ensures homeowners get the timely public notice they deserve whenever high levels of lead are found in drinking water.
“These comprehensive and strong new rules show that Ohio is leading the country in establishing tough new guidelines on lead in drinking water,” said Ohio EPA Director Craig W. Butler. “These rules are designed to ensure the public is very quickly informed if there are problems and public health is protected.”
Revisions to draft rules were made after receiving input in 2017 from public water system operators and other interested parties. Proposed changes and additions address public notifications, filter requirements and analytical requirements for laboratories.
The hearing will be held at Ohio EPA’s Central Office Hearing Room A, Lazarus Government Center, 50 W. Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus.
Written and verbal comments on the proposed rule changes may be presented at the hearing. Written comments also may be emailed to ddagw_rulescomments@epa.ohio.gov or mailed to Colin White, Ohio EPA, Division of Drinking and Ground Waters, Lazarus Government Center, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216-1049. All comments must be submitted by the close of business on March 6.
For more information about the proposed rule changes, visit http://epa.ohio.gov/ddagw/rules.aspx.
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