Galvanized Iron Pipes: A Source of Lead?

IF 0.7 4区环境科学与生态学 Q4 ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Journal ‐ American Water Works Association Pub Date : 2025-04-14 DOI:10.1002/awwa.2433

Susan Teefy, Gordon Williams, Paul Gilbert-Snyder

引用次数: 0

Abstract

Addressing lead in drinking water is important, but regulations for replacement of galvanized iron pipes may provide no benefit.

The 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements presented new challenges for California's East Bay Municipal Utility District, one being the new “galvanized requiring replacement” category.

Not all galvanized iron pipes necessarily pose a public health risk; utilities should be allowed the flexibility to classify these pipes according to their unique site conditions.

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Journal ‐ American Water Works Association Multiple-

CiteScore

1.00

自引率

28.60%

发文量

179

审稿时长

4-8 weeks

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