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):

District of Columbia.

Environmental law.

Water--Pollution.

Water.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2004

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:

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

Publisher Number:

CRS-2004-RSI-0115

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