Lead and Copper Rule Improvements Compliance Tool Now Featured by National Center for Healthy Housing

Equity-driven LCRI compliance tool, featured by the National Center for Healthy Housing, accelerates data-driven lead service line replacements to safeguard communities nationwide under EPA’s new regulations.

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Chicago, Illinois – July 27, 2025
Environmental & Public Health International™ (EPHI) is proud to announce that its innovative Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator™ (LSLRCC) has been officially featured on the National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) website, a leading authority dedicated to advancing healthy housing nationwide.

The listing further aligns the LSLRCC with key public health organizations including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Public Health Association (APHA)-sponsored National Environmental Health Partnership Council, and the Lead Innovation Hub developed by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC).

Developed under the leadership of Anthony Ross, former EPA Flint Emergency Coordinator and founder of EPHI, the LSLRCC provides communities, water utilities, and public health professionals with a free, user-friendly tool to accurately estimate the costs of replacing lead service lines. By enabling more precise planning and reducing inefficiencies, the calculator supports efforts to lower lead exposure risks in drinking water — a critical public health priority.

The NCHH’s inclusion of the LSLRCC within its comprehensive Safe Drinking Water resources reflects a broad coalition of partners including the Environmental Defense Fund and NCHH collaboration on the Public Health and Water Utility Matchmaking Survey, Eco-Healthy Child Care® (a national program of the Children’s Environmental Health Network), the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC), and the Children’s Environmental Health Network (CEHN). This collective effort highlights the shared commitment to equitable and effective solutions that protect vulnerable populations from lead contamination.

“We’re deeply honored to be featured by the National Center for Healthy Housing, whose mission mirrors our commitment to ensuring every home has safe, lead-free water,” said Anthony Ross, EPHI Director. “Our goal is to empower decision-makers with data-driven tools that drive impactful investments—advancing public health and fostering environmental equity for all communities.”

The Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator is freely accessible online and continues to gain traction among policymakers and stakeholders nationwide as the United States accelerates efforts to replace lead service lines under recent federal infrastructure initiatives.

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