In The News

"Two years ago, the Providence, R.I., Water Supply Board’s system exceeded the action levels set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lead and copper rule. In response, the utility will need to replace 7% of its lead service lines each year—a total of 1,800 annually. This massive replacement program is in its second year, with another 13 years scheduled to complete a total of 25,600 lead services."

Read the Water & Wastes Digest November 2008 article Project Coordination in the Right of Way