{"id":3940,"date":"2023-02-17T13:34:48","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T18:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/?page_id=3940"},"modified":"2025-10-30T13:53:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T17:53:00","slug":"water-systems-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/drinking-water-systems\/drinking-water-contaminants\/lead\/water-systems-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_tta_tabs color=&#8221;white&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Lead and Copper Sampling Plan Results&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;lead-and-copper-sampling-plan-results&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/Guidance-for-Developing-a-Lead-and-Copper-Sampling-Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guidance for Developing a Lead and Copper Sampling Plan <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/Lead-and-Copper-Template.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lead and Copper Template <i class=\"fas fa-file-word\" title=\"Word Document\"><\/i><\/a> <em>(Updated 3\/26\/2018)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/Lead-and-Copper-Participation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DEP Statement for Lead and Copper Participation <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Customer Sampling Instructions\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/CWS-Customer-Resident.docx\">CWS Customer\/Resident <i class=\"fas fa-file-word\" title=\"Word Document\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/NTNC-System-Personnel.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NTNC System Personnel <i class=\"fas fa-file-word\" title=\"Word Document\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/NTNC-Lab-or-other.docx\">NTNC Lab or Other <i class=\"fas fa-file-word\" title=\"Word Document\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/BWSE-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lead and Copper Sample Site Certification <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a> (BWSE &#8211; 15)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/BWSE-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lead and Copper Sampling Pool Certification <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a>&nbsp;(BWSE &#8211; 14) For use by Community systems<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/Materials-Evaluation-Survey.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Materials Evaluation Survey for Non-Community Water Systems <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a> (BWSE \u2013 17) <em>(updated 9\/6\/2019)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/bwse\/sampling-and-regulatory-forms\/forms-guidance\/lead-copper\/bwse18n.xlsx\">PbCu Sample Location Spreadsheet for New Locations<\/a> <i class=\"fas fa-file-excel text-success\" title=\"Excel Spreadsheet\"><\/i> (BWSE-18N)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/bwse\/sampling-and-regulatory-forms\/forms-guidance\/lead-copper\/bwse18r.xlsx\">PbCu Sample Location Spreadsheet for Existing Locations<\/a> <i class=\"fas fa-file-excel text-success\" title=\"Excel Spreadsheet\"><\/i> (BWSE-18R)\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/Directions-for-PbCu-Sample-Location-Spreadsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Directions for PbCu Sample Location Spreadsheet <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><em> (Updated 5\/2020)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/Water-Quality-Parameter-Sampling-Plan-Guidance.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Water Quality Parameter Sampling Plan Guidance <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a> <em>(Updated 4\/2025)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/Water-Quality-Parameter-Sampling-Plan-Template.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Water Quality Parameter Sampling Plan Template<i class=\"fas fa-file-word \" title=\"Microsoft Word file\"><\/i><\/a> <em>(Updated 4\/2025)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/water-quality-parameter-monitoring-bi-weekly-periods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Water Quality Parameter (WQP) Monitoring Bi-Weekly Periods<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/guide-to-lead-and-copper-rule-forms.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lead and Copper Compliance Forms for Water Suppliers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/PB_Methods_Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lead and Copper Approved Analytical Methods and Reporting Requirements Guidance <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www9.nj.gov\/DEP_WaterWatch_public\/index.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NJ public Water Systems Sampling Results<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;LCR Sampling Plan Training Presentations&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;lcr-sampling-plan-training&#8221;][vc_column_text]The presentations below highlight Non-Transient Non-Community (NTNC) schools special circumstances, but are applicable to all NTNC and many smaller CWS:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/a7iw4aXU6vU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lead and Copper Rule: Overview For NTNC Schools <i class=\"fa-brands fa-youtube text-danger\" title=\"YouTube Video\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/NsNUi3bSZqc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lead and Copper Forms For NTNC Schools <i class=\"fa-brands fa-youtube text-danger\" title=\"YouTube Video\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xLz5T1Z0sS8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lead and Copper Sampling Plan For NTNC Schools <i class=\"fa-brands fa-youtube text-danger\" title=\"YouTube Video\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hqmcWRAhyp8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Water Quality Parameter (WQP) Sampling Plan For NTNC Schools <i class=\"fa-brands fa-youtube text-danger\" title=\"YouTube Video\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Factsheets&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;factsheets&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/lead-me-site-selection-fs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Materials Evaluation and Site Selection <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a> <em>(Updated 9\/2020)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/lead-reduced-monitoring-fs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Annual Lead and Copper Tap Monitoring Reduction <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/lead-reduced-sites-fs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Selecting Reduced Lead and Copper Sample Sites <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/wqp-fs-initial.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Initial WQP Monitoring <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/wqp-fs-follow-up.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Follow-Up WQP Monitoring <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/wqp-fs-optimal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Optimal WQP Monitoring <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/wqp-seasonal-fs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seasonal Sources <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/acceptable-person-fs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Approved Person <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a>\u00a0(Person Acceptable to the State)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/pe-fs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Public Education <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/lcn-faq.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lead Consumer Notice Frequently Asked Questions <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a> (FAQ) <em>(Updated 12\/10\/2019)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/lslr-fs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lead Service Line Replacement <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/Lead-in-Drinking-Water-Resources-Factsheet-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lead in Drinking Water &#8211; Resources Factsheet <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a> <em>(Updated 5\/7\/2020)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/factsheet-lcr-confirmation-samples.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lead and Copper Confirmation Samples <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a> <em>(new 7\/21\/2020)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/lead-and-copper-sampling-plan-faqs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lead and Copper Sampling Plan Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a> <em>(new 10\/27\/2020)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/wqp-sampling-plan-faqs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WQP Sampling Plan Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a> <em>(new 12\/7\/2020)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;EPA Webpages&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;epa-webpages&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/flint\/flint-safe-drinking-water-task-force\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Flint Safe Drinking Water Task Force<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/dwreginfo\/lead-and-copper-rule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EPA\u2019s Lead and Copper Rule Webpage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/dwreginfo\/memo-clarifying-recommended-tap-sampling-procedures-lead-and-copper-rule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Memo Clarifying Recommended Tap Sampling Procedures for the Lead and Copper Rule<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/dwreginfo\/optimal-corrosion-control-treatment-evaluation-technical-recommendations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EPA Optimal Corrosion Control Treatment Evaluation Technical Recommendations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/dwreginfo\/memo-addressing-lead-and-copper-rule-requirements-optimal-corrosion-control-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Memo Addressing Lead and Copper Rule Requirements for Optimal Corrosion Control Treatment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.state.nj.us\/dep\/watersupply\/pdf\/lcr-epa.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Memo Regarding Sample Sites and Triennial Monitoring\u00a0<i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Additional LCR Documents&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;additional-lcr-documents&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/lead-copper-updates.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lead and Copper Rule &#8211; Re-Evaluation Update <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/ME_SP_Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lead and Copper Rule &#8211; Materials Evaluation &amp; Sampling Pool Update <i class=\"fas fa-file-pdf text-danger\" title=\"Adobe Acrobat PDF file\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/watersupply\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/Lead-Service-Line-Inventory.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lead 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