We need investment in physical infrastructure and digital infrastructure to quickly and equitably replace lead pipes.
Tap into Innovation to Replace Lead Pipes
Let’s make primitive match requirements smarter in federal grant programs
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
Comment Letter on the Beta Version of the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool
How We Can Get Better, Faster Environmental Outcomes from the $9+ Billion Water Resources Development Act
Maryland Enacts Nation’s First Conservation Law Focused on Private Finance
An EPIC Response to EPA’s Nutrient Pollution Memo
Cesspool Pollution and Conversion in Hawaii: A Wastewater Infrastructure Emergency
For Immediate Release: Conservation Finance Act Passes Maryland House & Senate
Uncommitted State Revolving Funds
New Report: $9.6 Billion Available for Water Infrastructure Remains Uncommitted
EPIC and the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions released a report analyzing uncommitted State Revolving Fund dollars that could help local communities invest in water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.
Opinion: Combating environmental crises requires investment from the private sector
Philanthropic and government dollars are perceived as ‘doing good’ for the environment, where private funding, with the same outcome, has a more sinister connotation. Many traditional conservationists think that it is immoral to profit from ecological restoration and conservation. I argue that that is not the case, that private involvement is necessary to combat the climate, clean water, and endangered species crises we find ourselves in. Development will continue to advance; we should embrace the range of solutions available to deliver environmental benefit along with it.
EPIC hires a Director for the Funding Navigator team
Denise Schmidt joins EPIC to lead the Funding Navigator team
Panelists Discuss Inequities in Rural Wastewater Infrastructure and Steps to Fix It
