Measuring Up: Grading drinking water quality, affordability, and transparency practices in Allegheny County Water Systems
This report created metrics to rate and grade water systems in Allegheny County with respect to affordability.
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Local & Targeted Worker Hiring Program
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.
Lead Service Replacement Apprenticeship Program
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.
Birmingham Leverages Public Funding for the Most Public Good with Historic Local Hire Ordinance
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.
Much More Than a Drop in the Bucket: Impacts of Water Debt and Shutoffs on Residents and Utilities
This report is a synthesis of Elevate and other water advocates’ work to understand the scale and scope of water affordability challenges for residents and municipal drinking water utilities, with a specific focus on water debt and shutoffs.
Crews replace thousands of lead service lines in Near Northwest Riverside neighborhood
Citizens Energy Group socializes LSL costs so customers pay less than $5 per bill for replacements.
Decatur moving toward 2nd water rate hike
Decatur, Wisconsin approved a 15% water rate hike to pay for LSL replacement.
Berne raises water rates after receiving $2M state loan to fix lead pipes
The City of Berne is receiving $2 million in state money to improve its drinking water distribution system, however, residents water rates are being hiked up to pay the loan back.
PVWC completes major lead line replacement program as it invests in systemwide upgrades
Passaic Valley Water Commission removed 4,000 lead service lines at no cost to customers, supported through state funding.
Racine begins lead service line replacement project with goal of removing all lead pipes in five years
The City of Racine will replace 10,000 lead service lines over the next five years at no direct cost to residents.