We need innovative ideas to quickly and equitably remove toxic lead pipes.
The 2021 Water Data Prize surfaced new and cost-effective ways from inventory tools to communications templates that water utilities and regulators can use to replace toxic lead water pipes. Thank you to the designers, communication enthusiasts, technologists, community advocates, engineers, students and entrepreneurs that participated!
Solutions for the challenges water utilities face.
The Federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and state-specific legislation has outlined four main areas that water utilities need to address. We are here to help.
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Need tools or data help utilities quickly determine the location of lead pipes?
We showcase effective tools to determine how many and where lead pipes are that will significantly help communities understand and tackle the problem.
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Looking to make maps for the public to understand and interact with lead pipe data?
There are several templates and best practices for maps that can identify or highlight vital information that is accessible and clear for all residents of a community.
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Thinking about how to design an equitable lead water pipe identification or replacement program?
We highlight practices you can implement to place equity at the center of lead service line replacement to build trust with the public and ensure no one is left behind.
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Wondering how to give water consumers useful, actionable information about lead in drinking water?
We share examples of clear, effective communications from water utilities to ensure transparency and build trust with the community.