New Report: Investing in America’s Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems for Equity and Sustainability
Municipal Leaders: Integral to the success of lead pipe replacement in the United States
A national map of water service area boundaries can support Justice 40 goals and other federal programs.
States act to get the lead out faster: Will they be better poised to access federal funding?
Why do we need drinking water service area boundaries?
We need investment in physical infrastructure and digital infrastructure to quickly and equitably replace lead pipes.
Tap into Innovation to Replace Lead Pipes
We shouldn’t have to wonder “Who is responsible for my water?” We should know.
Reimagining How Utilities Communicate With Their Customers
Water in Real Life: EPIC solutions to the Lead Problem
The host of Water in Real Life, Stephanie Croso, served as a judge for the Environmental Policy Innovation Center's (EPIC) 2022 Water Data Prize. Submissions came form a diverse range of participants ranging from water utilities, to water tech companies, to professors and universities. Inventory, mapping, equity, and communications were the four award categories. The overall prize was awarded to the City of Newark, NJ and the engineer firm, CDM Smith.
During this chat, Jessie (EPIC) shares an overview of the submissions and takeaways gleaned from the proposed solutions. Kareem (Newark) and Sandy (CMD Smith) then break down the winning project, their approach, and advice for other communities working towards meeting the requirements of the Lead and Copper rule updates.
Lead in Water Harms Red States, Too
Uncommitted State Revolving Funds
EPIC hires a Director for the Funding Navigator team
Denise Schmidt joins EPIC to lead the Funding Navigator team
A policy role cities can play in replacing lead pipes faster and equitably
Water Prize Winners Tap into Innovation to Replace Toxic Lead Pipes Faster
Who gets water from who? The answer is pretty hard to tell at a national level...and even local, for that matter!
What types of projects do states actually invest in with Clean Water State Revolving Funds?
EPIC supports principles for Lead Service Line Replacements
Under the leadership of NRDC and other advocates, EPIC has signed on in agreement with principles to make lead service line replacement more equitable, efficient, and protective of health.
EPIC supports EPA’s BIL SRF Implementation
EPIC applauds EPA’s firm commitment in this guidance on BIL SRF implementation to advancing equity by allocating funding to the communities that need it most.
