Analyzing copper and plastic options for lead service line replacements, indicating implications for health and resilience.
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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