The paper examines how voluntary regional collaboration (e.g., informal cooperation, contractual assistance, joint regional entities, and consolidation) can help strengthen water and wastewater systems serving small and rural communities.

Vyntelligence provides a platform used by utilities in the UK to collect customer information and document new service connections. The platform allows video to be captured as a communication and documentation tool.

FYLD is a documentation platform that has been used by utilities globally to better document on-site construction safety through video and data capture of site conditions.

Viken Detection’s XRF – PB200 x-ray imaging technology can be used to detect lead service lines without excavation.

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a non-invasive technology that uses electromagnetic waves to detect and map subsurface structures with high levels of accuracy.

Swordfish identifies lead pipes using an auto-fed cable and low-voltage conductivity probe that goes in the pipe, without the need for excavation.

BlueConduit delivers rigorously designed, predictive and decision modeling tools that empower water system leaders to make informed decisions on behalf of the communities they serve.

leadCAST Predict helps you accelerate the classification of unknown service lines and prioritize field verifications through advanced service line material predictions powered by machine learning. leadCAST Predict is an additional feature of leadCAST LCRR compliance management solution.

VODA.ai Lead Management solution was created to help find lead service lines using machine learning models.

This policy brief highlights strategies that utilities and/or state agencies should consider adopting to make informed, holistic decisions when spending money on LSL programs.