This report analyzes how payment schedules in environmental “Pay for Success” contracts influence project outcomes and offers recommendations to optimize risk-sharing and financial incentives for improved conservation results.
This primer highlights how Trenton allowed the use of photographs in lieu of in-person inspections by plumbing code officials (p.18)
Ohio’s SFY23 Intended Use Plan (IUP) set-aside funds 2% of LSLR funds for Technical Assistance to support small systems in complying with the Lead and Copper Rule, including inventory projects (p. 17).
Wisconsin’s SFY23 Intended Use Plan (IUP) made additional financial assistance for inventory available through set-aside funds (p. 1).
The state’s SFY23 Intended Use Plan (IUP) set-aside 10% of LSLR funds for Technical Assistance to complete LSL inventories (p. 8).
A spotlight on best practices in data management, ranging from building a single source of truth to digitizing records and outlining requirements for effective data management based on learnings from the lead-free water challenge.
This report explores how to accelerate lead pipe replacement by applying proven efficiencies and encouraging innovative solutions.
The City of Detroit included options for contractors to use directional boring in their contract giving preference to this method to minimize impacts on customer properties.
This article highlights how water systems are successfully performing LSL removals, including coordinating LSLR with other construction activities.
The purpose of the Lead Innovation Hub is to empower users to take action by equipping them with the best information, solutions, and resources available to replace lead pipes and improve public health for all.
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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