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EPA Publishes Final Lead and Copper Rule Requirements

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), which mandates full replacement of all lead service lines across the country within 10 years. The Rule’s other requirements include the removal of the lead trigger level and reduction of the lead action level to 0.010 mg/L.

According to the rule, when a water system has access—whether legal or physical—to conduct a full replacement of lead or galvanized requiring replacement (GRR) service lines, it is considered to have control over the service line and must replace it under the LCRI. This can include lead service lines on a homeowner’s property.

All Community Water Systems (CWS) and Non-Transient Non-Community Water Systems (NTNCWS) across the U.S. that have lead or GRR service lines are required to comply. A CWS is a public water system that serves at least 15 service connections used by year-round residents or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. A NTNCWS is a public water system that is not a CWS but regularly serves at least 25 of the same people for over six months per year.

The LCRI is scheduled to take effect on December 29, 2024. The EPA allows a three-year period for compliance with the LCRI. In the interim, the water systems should continue complying with the 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) initial inventory requirements. MHI will to continue to monitor for potential updates to this rule under the new administration.

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February 5, 2026

Register Now for 2026 MHI Congress & Expo

Join MHI at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for this year’s Congress & Expo! With top-quality educational programs led by industry experts, networking opportunities, and an exhibit floor showcasing innovations from over 140 companies, there is something for every segment of the industry.

January 30, 2026

MHI Remembers Doug Gorman

It is with deep sadness that MHI mourns the passing of Doug Gorman, a towering figure in the manufactured housing industry for more than five decades. His 55-year career shaped the future of attainable housing, from leading retail operations to improving countless lives through his unwavering commitment to helping families find quality homes.

Industry Veteran Discusses Housing Crisis

In this video from UMH Properties Inc., Eugene Landy, Founder and Chairman of UMH Properties Inc., discusses the company’s vision and approach to addressing the affordable housing crisis. In the video, he emphasizes that UMH focuses on efficiency, customer satisfaction and long-term value.

February 5, 2026

Invest in the Future of Manufactured Housing

Manufactured housing production declined 3.9% year‑over‑year in December and decreased 0.6% in total during 2025. December shipments fell, with single‑section units down 6.5% and multi‑section units down 1.6%; for 2025 overall, single‑section shipments dropped 4.7% while multi‑section shipments rose 2.7%.

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Virginia: Zoning Board Approves HUD Code Duplex

On Monday, the Isle of Wight County Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve a variance allowing the placement of a HUD Code single‑section duplex manufactured home, overcoming a zoning barrier that had stalled installation for more than a year. This decision is significant not just locally, but nationally, as it affirms that the new 2-4 unit designs approved under the latest changes to the HUD Code can and should be permitted within existing zoning frameworks designed for manufactured housing.