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Menu of Options: Data and Technology To Replace Lead Pipes Faster
Lead-Free Water Challenge: What We Learned About Proactive Communications Around Lead Service Line Replacement
EPIC participates in Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative meeting with mayors on water equity
Reforming State SRF Policies: Lessons Learned from Advocacy in Wisconsin
Lead-Free Water Challenge: What We Learned About Data Management and Lead Service Line Inventories
Drinking water service area boundaries are critical for state policy and operations - and some state agencies are working with local water systems to develop this foundational data set.
Investing in America’s Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems for Equity and Sustainability
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