NSWCA Hosts ‘Lead/Copper Ruling Compliance Forum’ Presented by D&B Engineers and Architects
The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) recently hosted a Lead/Copper Ruling Compliance Forum regarding the latest ruling issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A thorough presentation was made by subject matter expert Anthony Eagan, P.E. of D&B Engineers and Architects, which included a step-by-step process of how water service suppliers such as the 21 Commission-Elected Districts must comply with the latest ruling from the national agency.
During the past few months, residents and commercial owners across Long Island may have received a letter from their local water service provider indicating if the water lines located in their homes or businesses are made of lead, galvanized steel, or non-lead materials. A national ruling was issued by the EPA for all water service providers across the country to take full inventory of water service lines in an effort to remove any possible lead from drinking water. The extensive EPA ruling overview delivered by Mr. Eagan included guidance, direction, and recommendations for Districts to prepare and deliver communications to customers of the inventory that was taken during a mandated three-year period.
“All of our member Districts are committed to supplying clean water that meets or exceeds all local, state, and federal guidelines for safe drinking water. Mr. Eagan did a tremendous job breaking down what’s necessary for water service providers such as ourselves to communicate this important information to our respective customers,” commented NSWCA President and South Farmingdale Water District Commissioner Ralph Atoria. “We are thankful to Mr. Eagan for sharing his expertise and guidance. I’m pleased to report that all 21 Commissioner-Elected Districts have complied with the latest ruling from the EPA, and each District will speak directly with its customers if lead service lines were identified in their homes, and the steps that need to be taken to change them out in the future.”