This report examines both successes and barriers in New York’s early efforts to replace LSLs and identifies policy solutions to accelerate progress, increase public health protections, and ensure compliance with federal requirements
EPIC provided assistance to the Town of Hartford for developing and submitting both Quechee Central and Hartford Water systems’ lead service line (LSL) inventory and replacement plans to comply with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR).
EPIC provided assistance to the Portsmouth Water and Fire District for developing a lead service line (LSL) inventory to comply with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR).
EPIC contracted for and advised on services to develop both consolidated data systems for lead service line (LSL) replacements and field applications to support Chelsea staff during construction activities.
EPIC assisted Windham Water Works to complete a lead service line (LSL) inventory, create a replacement plan for service lines requiring replacement, and ultimately assist with any necessary administrative support in the submission of these plans to the Connecticut Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
EPIC provided assistance to the City of Lancaster Water Department for developing and submitting a lead service line (LSL) inventory to comply with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR).
EPIC assisted RAWA by developing a data extraction tool to analyze digital customer notes in an effort to inventory and replace lead service lines (LSL) in compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR).
EPIC assisted Avondale, PA with performing their LSL inventory customer outreach in English and Spanish by contracting with The Garage, a community youth organization.
Benton Harbor Solutions hosted a community-led radio show that shared information on city efforts to replace lead service lines.
Junction Coalition, a community-based organization, helped provide the public perspective and door canvassing alongside the water utility in Toledo.
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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