Select the Right Material for Your Lead Service Line Replacement Program

US cities and water utilities are accelerating lead service line replacements under the US Environmental Protection Agency's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements. These efforts raise a key question: copper or plastic? Although cost is a major factor, long‐term performance, health effects, and environmental resilience are also critical considerations.

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Opflow
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2025-11-12
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https://doi.org/10.1002/opfl.70005
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Water Treatment and Disinfection
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Select the Right Material for Your Lead Service Line Replacement Program

Elin Warn Betanzo
Opflow
Water Treatment and Disinfection
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Select the Right Material for Your Lead Service Line Replacement Program

Elin Warn Betanzo
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Abstract

US cities and water utilities are accelerating lead service line replacements under the US Environmental Protection Agency's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements. These efforts raise a key question: copper or plastic? Although cost is a major factor, long‐term performance, health effects, and environmental resilience are also critical considerations.

OpflowVol. 51(10)
Openalex Percentile: Top 57%
Water Treatment and Disinfection
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