By now, we've all heard about the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) and hopefully everyone has attended some classes and is in the process of executing their compliance plan. Those who have started know that this is not a "one-stop-and-hop-off-the-bus" sort of requirement; it an ongoing process that will require a strong foundation and continued vigilance over the long term. We have yet to see where the EPA will land with the final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), but there is one thing we can probably all agree on: this rule change is extremely complicated and, in many cases, requires a new mindset and a collaborative approach. Simply put: this challenge is oftentimes too much for any one person or one organization to tackle. There are just too many moving parts!
Despite the shadow cast by these large and looming changes, there is some light at the end of the tunnel: we are all in this together. By partnering up, collaborating, and sharing our successes and failures, we can smooth the collective path forward. That's why at 120Water we are so proud to support National Rural Water Association's (NRWA) mission and ongoing efforts to assist rural and small communities through the Affinity Partnership program. One of the main objectives of this partnership is to facilitate access to modern technology and solutions. To accomplish this goal, we created a discounting program exclusive to rural water system members, along with educational resources and training sessions at rural water conferences across the country.