KDHE
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is holding public meetings to help communities and public water supply systems learn about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Lead and Cooper Rule Revisions (LCRR).
Under the LCRR, public water supply systems are required to prepare and maintain and inventory of service line materials. This inventory is to be submitted to KDHE by October 16, 2024.
Public water supply system decision-makers, operators, and the public are encouraged to attend to learn more about the inventory requirements and actions that can be taken to reduce lead exposure risks in drinking water. Piping containing lead can become a potential health risk in drinking water. Some homes (typically built before 1988) may have lead service lines that connect to the public water supply system. Young children, infants and fetuses are particularly vulnerable to lead in drinking water and water used for formula because the physical and behavioral effects of lead occur at lower exposure levels in children.
KDHE staff will review the following topics:
●Development of Lead Service Line Inventories
Public Water Supply System Responsibilities
Water System Customer Cooperation
●Lead Exposure Health Risks from Drinking Water
●Funding information for lead service line replacement
The meetings will be held:
Salina
1-3 p.m. Oct. 3
Courtyard by Marriott
3020 Riffel Drive
Wichita
1-3 p.m. Oct. 4
Drury Plaza Hotel
400 W. Douglas Avenue
Topeka
1-3 p.m. Oct. 11
Emerald Ballroom of the Capital Plaza Hotel
1717 SW Topeka Boulevard
Chanute
1-3 p.m. Oct. 12
Chanute Memorial Auditorium
101 S. Lincoln Avenue
Individuals needing accommodations should contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at least five business days before the hearing by phone at (785) 296-5514, fax (785) 559-4258 or TTY 711.