The City of Wausau marked a transformative milestone with the celebration of its 1,000th lead service line (LSL) replacement, achieved in just over one year through the innovative EquiFlow Lead-Free Program.
EquiFlow Racine is a partnership between the City of Racine and CIP to replace aging lead service lines and ensure residents have access to lead-free drinking water using a pay for success model.
This podcast episode discusses efforts at Cleveland Water to replace these service lines that have landed Cleveland and Cuyahoga County ahead of the curve.
This podcast episode discusses efforts at Cleveland Water to replace these service lines that have landed Cleveland and Cuyahoga County ahead of the curve.
Los Angeles County’s Local and Targeted Worker Hiring Policy was adopted by the Board of Supervisors in October 2016 to ensure that local workers have employment opportunities on projects within their own communities. This policy sets a goal to hire 30% Local Workers and 10% Targeted Workers on all County capital and construction projects valued at $500,000 or more.
The Lead Service Replacement (LSR) Apprenticeship Program is a paid workforce training program designed to prepare individuals for high-paying careers in construction, with a focus on lead service line replacement.
As part of the Local Hire Ordinance, contractors working on projects exceeding $3 million must hire 30% local labor, keeping dollars within the local economy.
These case studies highlight examples of utilities, and the communities they serve, that are struggling with the challenges of water affordability.
Citizens Energy Group socializes LSL costs so customers pay less than $5 per bill for replacements.
Decatur, Wisconsin approved a 15% water rate hike to pay for LSL replacement.
Milwaukee is one of the few cities in the country with a prioritization plan to ensure neighborhoods likely to suffer the most severe impacts from lead poisoning get their pipes replaced first. In consultation with a community-based group, Coalition for Lead Emergency (COLE), and following a public engagement process, Milwaukee included in an ordinance three indicators to prioritize where LSLs will be removed first:
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