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Utility experience under the Lead and Copper Rule was examined to provide improved insight into corrosion control. Average 90th percentile lead concentrations were highest in very low alkalinity water ( lead release was significantly reduced at higher alkalinities. Average lead releases were 20-90 percent lower for utilities using phosphate inhibitors (orthophosphates, polyphosphates, and blended phosphates) in very low alkalinity waters than for utilities not using inhibitors. At alkalinities of 30-74 mg/L as CaCO3 and at pH values however, most benefits were at utilities with pH

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Edition: Vol. 87 - No. 7 Published: 07/01/1995 Number of Pages: 12 File Size: 1 file , 890 KB