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Award of Research to Assess Moving to a Universal Lead Standard of 5µg/l in Drinking Water

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Value£19,935.82
RegionScotland
CategoryWater & Sanitation

Scottish Government awarded a contract to Cranfield University for a literature review and impact assessment of the available evidence base to understand the case for adopting a universal 5µg/l lead standard in Scotland.

The research draws out key public health, social, economic, and environmental arguments for delivering a lower standard.

The contract value is £19,935.82.

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