Billion Dollar Lead Service Line Replacement Tool Featured in Leading Civic and Educational Directories

Free tool designed to help save billions in drinking water infrastructure costs earns listings in MERLOT and the Civic Tech Field Guide, signaling growing national recognition.

Press Release

Chicago, Illinois – June 7, 2025
Environmental & Public Health International (EPHI), a leader in Flint Water Crisis–focused drinking water training led by the former EPA Flint Emergency Coordinator, announced today that its Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator (LSLRCC) has been officially listed in MERLOT and the Civic Tech Field Guide—two of the nation’s most respected directories for civic innovation and educational tools.

The free browser-based tool helps utilities, municipalities, engineers, and public health professionals model and estimate the cost of lead service line replacement—a critical step in protecting public health and complying with federal regulations. Since its launch in April 2025, the calculator has been used to estimate over $3 billion in lead service line replacement costs, based on anonymized analytics data.

These listings reflect growing national recognition of EPHI’s broader impact—including its Flint Water Crisis: Drinking Water Training courses, which are also listed in MERLOT and the Civic Tech Field Guide—as trusted resources supporting public health and drinking water infrastructure transparency.

“Being listed in MERLOT and the Civic Tech Field Guide validates what we’ve known from the beginning—that this tool fills a vital gap,” said Anthony Ross, founder of EPHI and former EPA Flint Emergency Coordinator. “It helps communities take control of their lead service line replacement planning.”

The MERLOT listing affirms its instructional value in environmental science, engineering, and public health education, while the Civic Tech Field Guide placement highlights its broader role in civic technology and infrastructure transparency.

With thousands of communities preparing to replace lead service lines nationwide, the need for accessible, no-cost planning tools is more urgent than ever. To support this effort, EPHI is offering sponsorship opportunities to mission-aligned public, nonprofit, and private sector organizations.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Support the Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator and help advance safe drinking water and public health. We welcome mission-aligned public agencies, nonprofits, and private sector partners.

Ideal sponsors include:

• Public Sector: Government agencies focused on health, environment, and infrastructure.
  
  
• Nonprofits: Advocating for safe drinking water and stronger policies.
  
  
• Private Sector: Companies in water services, construction, engineering, or environmental services, and related fields seeking to make a lasting impact.
  

Sponsors receive logo placement and national recognition. Visit our Sponsorship Opportunities: Support Drinking Water Infrastructure Today page.

Insights From Leadership:

“We’re very encouraged by the strong early adoption and engagement with the Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator. The tool is becoming an essential resource for informed planning, budgeting, and protecting public health.”

— Anthony Ross, EPHI Director and Former EPA Flint Emergency Coordinator

Flint Water Crisis Training Updates:

Explore our Flint Water Crisis: Drinking Water Training Course page to discover upcoming sessions covering lessons learned from the Flint Water Crisis. These trainings cover critical missteps, Flint’s ongoing recovery efforts, and strategies to prevent future public health failures.

Gain firsthand insights, learn from past mistakes, and equip yourself with essential tools to safeguard communities.

Learn more and register for upcoming sessions.

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