Evansville, Ind. – The Evansville Water and Sewer Utility is set to begin testing drinking water at childcare locations and elementary schools, focusing on buildings constructed prior to 2014. This initiative is in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new regulations aimed at reducing lead and copper exposure in drinking water.
Utility officials announced that the testing will be part of the effort to ensure compliance with the updated federal rules, which require the replacement of compromised private water lines by 2037. The testing is expected to take place in the spring.
In preparation for the sampling, officials are inviting childcare and elementary school leaders to complete a form and attend a community meeting to discuss the testing process. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 25, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sunrise Pump Station.
The utility is emphasizing the importance of this testing and the need for schools and childcare facilities to act promptly if any issues are identified with their water lines. The goal of the testing and eventual line replacements is to protect children and staff from potential lead and copper contamination in drinking water.
