Report: The EPA Should Determine What Interim Actions Can Be Taken to Immediately Notify the Public When Lead in Drinking Water Exceeds the Agency’s Action Level
Report No. 23-N-0024, July 20, 2023
The OIG has concerns that immediate public notifications are not being made for drinking-water lead-action-level exceedances that may pose a significant risk to public health.
Report Materials
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Intermediate Report (pdf)
This report relates to: Project No. OA-FY23-0077
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