Book Description

The information contained in this manual can be used by utilities that need to plan and execute a lead service line replacement program to meet the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act's Lead and Copper Rule. European utilities will be able to use this manual as a guide to meet the water quality directives of the European Union regarding lead in drinking water. This manual can be used by utilities to screen and evaluate lead pipe rehabilitation and replacement technologies that best fit their needs. Selection criteria guidelines can be used by utilities to develop tailored programs for their site-specific applications. Findings from this project are based on state-of-the-art technologies at the time of the study. Guidelines can be used to help select and prioritize technologies; however, these guidelines are not intended to be used to identify the only suitable technology alternative for a site-specific application. Some techniques may have limited availability, particularly those technologies currently under development.