Work for Water
Milwaukee Water Works has education and training programs to create pipelines for careers in water. This program has also compiled a list of local colleges and programs that can help job seekers earn a career in water.
Milwaukee Water Works has education and training programs to create pipelines for careers in water. This program has also compiled a list of local colleges and programs that can help job seekers earn a career in water.
DC Water uses a model to prioritize LSLR in disadvantaged communities that are already marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution.
Greater Cincinnati Water Works collaborated with the University of Cincinnati to develop a Prioritization model.
EPA has selected 29 Environmental Finance Centers (EFCs) to deliver targeted technical assistance to local governments, states, Tribes, Territories, and non-governmental organizations to protect public health and safeguard the environment. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the selected EFCs will help communities access federal funding for water infrastructure improvements.
EPA’s Water TA connects communities to experts who help assess and implement solutions for their drinking water, sewage, and stormwater needs, including LSLR.
Pittsburgh Water has a reimbursement program where households that voluntarily and proactively replaced private service lines are eligible for a reimbursement or stipend offsetting upfront replacement costs. Subsidies in the program are available for income-qualified residents; however, all customers can receive a $1000 stipend.
Madison, WI replaced all lead service lines (private and public), using a program that reimbursed customers up to a fixed amount. Reimbursements were funded with revenue water tower antenna rental revenue.
VA DOH’s LEAP Program includes funding for LSLR programs and is an educational resource for homeowners and utilities on LSLR.
The LeadCare Illinois provides free testing, lead safety training, and support services such as education and sample collection for qualifying childcare facilities and providers, administered by their partner Elevate.
St. Charles’ Water Line Insurance Program automatically enrolls eligible homeowners. This program acts as an "insurance policy" on water service lines to their homes, reimbursing up to $3,000 per property.