Innovative ideas to quickly and equitably remove toxic lead pipes
EPIC created the Water Data Prize to inspire new approaches to expediting the removal of lead service lines in municipalities across the country. More than 50 applications from individuals in the water sector submitted entries to the Water Data Prize, and an esteemed panel of judges reviewed the submissions looking for equitable and effective ways to speed the removal of toxic lead pipes and remove the threat of lead in drinking water for as many people as possible.
Explore the site to learn more about the categories and how the submissions reflect equitable, effective ideas to speed the removal of lead from drinking water.
Watch the Awards Ceremony recording here or view the slides here.
OVERALL WINNER
CDM Smith and the City of Newark
CDM Smith and the City of Newark’s collaboration reflects outstanding work to dramatically increase the pace and scale of lead pipe replacement.
Winners per Category
INVENTORY
First Place: 120Water
120Water demonstrated the power of innovative tools to predict the location of lead water pipes and create an up-to-date inventory.
Runner Up: TruePani, Inc.
MAPPING
First Place: Ketos
Ketos showed us that with simple and interactive mapping templates we can make it much easier for the public to understand whether there is a risk of lead in the home, or from the pipes that bring their home drinking water.
Runner Up: Greater Cincinnati Water Works
EQUITY
First Place: Jersey Water Works and New Jersey Future
Jersey Water Works and New Jersey Future showcased more equitable lead water pipe identification tools.
Runner up: CDM Smith and the City of Newark
COMMUNICATIONS
First Place: Raftelis
Raftelis used simple tools and visualizations that give residents useful, actionable information on lead pipes in their area.
Runner Up: Map Nerd Consulting
WILDCARD
First Place: Center for Neighborhood Technology
Center for Neighborhood Technology in collaboration with IBM and Blue Conduit wowed the judges with their out-of-the-box idea to quickly and equitably remove lead pipes.