{"id":14650,"date":"2024-11-01T11:51:32","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T15:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcdev3.com\/mwra\/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=14650"},"modified":"2025-06-11T15:40:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T19:40:36","slug":"from-inventory-to-implementation-lead-copper-rule-community-forum","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/www.gcdev3.com\/mwra\/podcasts\/from-inventory-to-implementation-lead-copper-rule-community-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"From Inventory to Implementation &#8211; Lead &#038; Copper Rule Community Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><strong><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">Show Notes:<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">Episode 4 of ABTV &#8211;<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z h-ldquo\">\u201cFrom<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\"> Inventory to Implementation, Lead and Copper Rule Community Forum\u201d<\/span> <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z h-lbracket\">[* please note:<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\"><em> there is\u00a0 4min of static between timestamp 0:05:30 and timestamp 0:09:25<\/em>]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">In this episode, we take a deep dive into an incredibly timely topic, the evolving landscape of lead and copper regulations and what it means for our communities. It is the audio portion of a Zoom workshop hosted by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z h-lparen\">(MWRA)<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\"> and the MWRA Advisory Board recorded live on October 24th, 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">The forum was designed to help water professionals navigate the latest updates in lead and copper regulations, from initial inventory requirements to practical strategies for full lead service line replacement. Subject matter experts shared insights on compliance best practices, funding opportunities for lead service line replacements, and communication strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">With the new regulations under the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z h-lparen\">(LCRI)<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\"> just finalized and <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">key upcoming deadlines under the Lead and Copper Rule revisions<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z h-lparen\">(LCRR),<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\"> there&#8217;s never <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">been a more important time for our communities to act swiftly to protect public <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">health, share lessons learned, avoid added costs, and work towards removing lead from our drinking water systems to ensure no one is left behind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcdev3.com\/mwra\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lead-Forum-Oct-24_Summary-of-Links.pdf\"><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Links to Helpful References<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">Visit our<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/O2spZP8E3sA?si=r0sJ25ue2gLSMk0R\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> YouTube<\/span><\/a> channel to view the forum in its entirety or view the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcdev3.com\/mwra\/document-library\/from-inventory-to-implementation-lead-and-copper-rule-community-forum\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> Presentation Slides<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div><strong><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">Featured Speakers:<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"listtype-bullet listindent1 list-bullet1\">\n<li><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">Stephen Estes-Smargiassi, <em>MWRA \u00a0Director of Planning &amp; Sustainability<\/em><\/span><em> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z h-lparen\">(Lead<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\"> SME)<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">Kristen Hall, <em>MWRA Senior Program Manager of Community Support<\/em><\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z h-lparen\">(Technical<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\"> \u00a0&amp; Financial Support Programs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">Claudia Baptista, <em>MWRA Project Manager, Community Technical &amp; Financial Support\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">Stephanie Tarves, P.E. \u00a0<em>City of Framingham, Senior Water &amp; Wastewater Engineer<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">Dave Granados, <em>MWRA Program Manager, Lead Replacement Grant Loan Program<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Michael O&#8217;Keefe, <em>MWRA Senior Manager, Planning<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><strong><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">Time Stamps:<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcdev3.com\/mwra\/podcasts\/from-inventory-to-implementation-lead-copper-rule-community-forum\/?t=330.339637\">0:05:30<\/a> \u00a0Lisa Bina | Welcome &amp; Introductions<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">0:09:25 \u00a0Stephen Estes-Smargiassi | Overview &#8211; Where to from here?<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">0:14:35 Kristen Hall | Notification to Homeowner &amp; Residents<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">0:21:36 \u00a0Claudia Baptista | Working to Improve Inventories<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">0:31:43 \u00a0Stephanie Tarves | Galvanized Requiring Replacement<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">0:41:16 \u00a0Stephen Estes-Smargiassi | 24-hr Public Notice if Over Action Level<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">0:46:53 \u00a0Stephen Estes-Smargiassi | It\u2019s All About Lead Service Lines<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">0:53:00 \u00a0Dave Granados | Funding Sources for LSL Replacement<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">1:01:45 \u00a0Stephen Estes-Smargiassi | Best Practice is Practice for Compliance<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qotvooz65zz69zz68zegz78zz74zz77zsz75znz68zxz84z5dvz74z4nz74zz69zpwz80zobz89z\">1:24:21 \u00a0Lisa Bina | Q &amp; 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