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Peer Review of Report Modeling the Relationship Between Lead in Drinking Water and Blood Lead Levels in Children
Citation:
Peer Review of Report Modeling the Relationship Between Lead in Drinking Water and Blood Lead Levels in Children.
Impact/Purpose:
Peer Review
Description:
EPA is peer reviewing the Agency’s report modeling the relationship between lead in drinking water and blood lead levels in children utilizing the Integrated Exposure Uptake Biokinetic (IEUBK) model. The report being peer reviewed may be used to inform the derivation of a concentration value for lead in drinking water that EPA is considering as a household value that could potentially trigger notification to residents, local health departments, and states that additional lead exposure assessment at the residence may be warranted. EPA may also use this water concentration level to inform when to provide the public with education materials related to lead; to prioritize lead service line replacement; or inform other risk mitigation actions, and potential requirements related to schools and other priority locations.
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Proposed Modeling Approaches for a Health-Based Benchmark for Lead in Drinking Water (PDF, NA pp, 1957 KB, about PDF)Federal Register Notice (05/26/2017) Final Reviewers and Charge
FR Notice (01/19/2017) request reviewers and comment on report
Federal Register Notice (03/17/2017) comment external reviewers
FR Notice (03/06/2017) extension of comment periods
SUMMARY REPORT OF THE PEER REVIEW MEETING FOR EPA’S DRAFT REPORT, PROPOSED MODELING APPROACHES FOR A HEALTH-BASED BENCHMARK FOR LEAD IN DRINKING WATER (PDF, NA pp, 5887 KB, about PDF)