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Re: Query from VICE News: ECHO updates / lead programs
Hi Enesta,
It seems to me that EPA enforcement on lead in water has been up over the course what it was last year, which is impressive. Would love to speak with someone at EPA about the work EPA is doing on lead and copper rule enforcement, and the agency's plans to hold utilities accountable and improve the state of our drinking water post-Flint.
Would anyone in the water office be available to speak with me in the next few days about priorities and enforcement?
Best,
Alex
On Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 4:51 PM, Jones, Enesta <Jones.Enesta@epa.gov> wrote: Hi Alex, this information should help with your follow-up. It's attributable to an EPA spokesperson:
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) enforcement is primarily done by the states. In the ECHO SDWA data search, you can decide whether to include EPA or State enforcement actions, or both (see screen capture below).
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On Oct 24, 2017, at 7:11 PM, Alex Lubben H
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Hi Enesta,
One follow-up query here, about ECHO data. Can you let me know what exactly an EPA "formal enforcement action" constitutes? I'm looking up enforcement data on the lead and copper rule, and trying see enforcement actions taken over time, but it's not clear to me that EPA would be issuing "formal enforcement actions" on LCR at all. Does that mean that those are enforcement actions taken by the primacy agencies and logged by the EPA?
Deadline on this is tomorrow at 2 pm.
Thanks,
Alex
On Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 12:10 PM, Jones, Enesta <Jones.Enesta@epa.gov> wrote: Hi Alex, the information is now live in ECHO.
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Thanks, Enesta. Do you know when the Q3 ECHO data will be online?
On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 9:06 AM, Jones, Enesta <Jones.Enesta@epa.gov> wrote:
Hi Alex, attributable to an agency spokesperson:
Can you confirm that those stats have been updated for the 3rd quarter?
We are in the process of incorporating 3rd quarter drinking water data into ECHO and will let you know when it has been posted.
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And can you list the EPA's accomplishments on getting lead out of drinking water so far this year? Is there any significant water infrastructure work planned? Is a revision to the Lead and Copper Rule in the works?
EPA has published a proposed regulation to aid in the implementation of the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act, to ensure that plumbing materials meet the new criteria for lead free. EPA is also considering proposed revisions to the Lead and Copper rule to strengthen its public health protections. EPA has conducted extensive engagement with stakeholder groups and the public to inform revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR). EPA is also giving extensive consideration to the national experience in implementing the rule as well as the experience in Flint, Michigan. In addition to revisions to the LCR, there are a number of efforts underway to encourage lead service line replacement and to improve implementation of the current rule. EPA is working with primacy agencies to ensure that the LCR is being properly implemented and we've provided various recommendations regarding optimal corrosion control treatment, source water changes, sampling and monitoring. We are committed to continued work with our state partners and stakeholders to address the public health risks associated with lead in drinking water.
Click the link for more information: https://www.epa.gov/dwstandardsregulations/use-lead-free-pipes-fittingsfixtures-solder-and-flux-drinking-water
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Subject: Re: Query from VICE News: ECHO updates / lead programs
Hi Enesta,
Tomorrow at 5 pm.
Best,
A lex
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On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 9:51 AM, Jones, Enesta <Jones.Enesta@epa.gov> wrote: Hi Alex, what's your firm deadline?
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Hi Liz,
I'm Alex Lubben, a reporter with VICE News. I'm working on a story about the EPA's lead and drinking water programs, and noticed that the ECHO site notes that its drinking water stats are updated quarterly. Can you confirm that those stats have been updated for the 3rd quarter?
And can you list the EPA's accomplishments on getting lead out of drinking water so far this year? Is there any significant water infrastructure work planned? Is a revision to the Lead and Copper Rule in the works?
Thanks,
Alex
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