Lead in Drinking Water : Washington, DC Issues and Broader Regulatory Implications.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Washington (D.C.).

Environmental law.

Lead.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (6 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2005.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Examines issues relating to the recent discovery of elevated lead levels in D.C. drinking water. Discusses EPA 1991 rule to limit lead and copper contaminants in drinking water. Explains drinking water regulatory framework for D.C., describes efforts to address lead contamination problem in D.C. drinking water, and summarizes related regulatory issues and Congressional responses.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Lead in Drinking Water

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