Lead & Copper in Drinking Water

Funding is available for both LSL Inventory and LSL Replacement projects under ODW's Lead Elimination Assistance Program (LEAP). To learn more, please visit the LEAP webpage by clicking the button below.

LCRR Technical Assistance

The Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water is offering free technical assistance related to the requirements due by October 16, 2024. The technical assistance provider is TruePani, Inc. All waterworks in Virginia are welcome to inquire about assistance but priority will be given to waterworks serving 100 customers and less. Technical assistance topics include:

• Guidance for Inventory
• Strategies to Identify Unknown
• Replacement Plan Guidance
• Additional LCRR Training
• Identify Schools and Child Care Facilities
• Communications and Outreach
• Guidance for VDH ODW Submission

Technical Assistance Hotline: 804-409-6964

Inquiry Form: bit.ly/VALCRRAssistance

Email: valcrr@truepani.com

 

WEBINAR:  Service Line Inventory Training hosted by VDH-ODW
(October 13, 2022)

Recording | Slides

WEBINAR:  Getting the Lead Out
(Coming Soon)

Recording | Slides

TUTORIAL:  How to Sample
(Coming Soon)

Recording | Slides

• EPA Lead and Drinking Water Information
• EPA Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
• VDH Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Guidance

• The Office of Drinking Water follows the Environmental Protection Agency's 3T guidance towards lead testing and remediation
  • Environmental Protection Agency's 3T program FAQs (Word Doc)
• The VDH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP)

• SERCAP - Programs and Services for Home Owners
• DHCD Housing Rehabilitation Programs
• For water bill assistance, contact your local utility