Former EPA Flint Emergency Coordinator Expands Groundbreaking Drinking Water Training Program

Applying Lessons Learned from the Flint Water Crisis to Strengthen Safe Drinking Water Efforts Nationwide

Press Release

Chicago, Illinois – March 31, 2025
Environmental & Public Health International (EPHI), an emerging leader in drinking water training, is expanding its innovative online drinking water training program that incorporates critical lessons learned from the Flint Water Crisis.

This training aims to further strengthen the efforts of dedicated professionals at the federal, state, and public water system levels to protect public health.

Originally launched in 2021, the program is led by EPHI founder and director Anthony Ross, former Flint Emergency Coordinator for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

“I’ve seen firsthand the devastating impacts of a failed water system on a community, which is why I started EPHI – to help prevent another crisis,” Ross said.

As Flint Emergency Coordinator, he played a key role in EPA’s response to the Flint Water Crisis, overseeing efforts to ensure safe drinking water for the people of Flint, collaborating with Flint and the state of Michigan to accelerate lead service line replacements, and ensuring compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Additional Details

This year’s enhanced training includes:

• Lessons Learned from the Flint Water Crisis – A critical examination of what went wrong, key missteps, and essential strategies to prevent future public health failures.
  
  
• Flint Water Crisis: From Crisis to Recovery – A comprehensive look at Flint’s journey from a devastating public health crisis to ongoing recovery efforts. It highlights the vital role of government intervention, critical infrastructure improvements, and community resilience.

These training sessions offer firsthand insights to help prevent future drinking water crises.

Insights from Leadership

“Our mission is to prevent another water crisis like Flint by ensuring every community has access to safe, reliable drinking water. Drinking water professionals face evolving challenges – from aging infrastructure to changing regulations. This training provides real-world insights from Flint to help them protect public health and prevent future crises.”

–Anthony Ross, Director, Environmental & Public Health International

Supporting Organizations

EPHI provides corporate support to leading water organizations focused on advancing drinking water quality, including:

• American Water Works Association
• European Water Association
• Illinois Section of American Water Works Association
• Singapore Water Association

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Learn more about our upcoming training on the Flint Water Crisis: Online Drinking Water Training page.

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