River Network State Action on Lead and Copper Features EPA-Aligned Lead and Copper Rule Improvements Compliance Tool for Lead Exposure Risk Reduction

Developed by Former EPA Flint Emergency Coordinator, equity-focused water infrastructure tool has modeled $3 billion in user-generated lead service line replacement costs, advancing community health protection.

Press Release

Chicago, Illinois – September 6, 2025
Environmental & Public Health International (EPHI) announced that its free, multilingual, equity-focused water infrastructure tool, the Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator (LSLRCC), is now featured in River Network’s “State Action on Lead and Copper” hub, one of the nation’s most trusted resources connecting state policymakers, advocates, and community leaders advancing safe and equitable drinking water.

Expanding Global and Cross-Sector Recognition and Integration

With this latest listing, the LSLRCC builds on its growing recognition and integration by leading global, academic, and policy organizations, including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), American Water Works Association, the Lead Innovation Hub (backed by the Environmental Defense Fund and Environmental Policy Innovation Center), the American Planning Association Washington Chapter, and Duke University’s Clinical & Translational Science Institute.

$3 Billion in User-Generated Replacement Costs

Since its launch in April 2025, the free LSLRCC has modeled more than $3 billion in user-generated replacement costs. By supporting precise planning for public health protection, lead exposure risk reduction, and Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) compliance, the tool has become a trusted resource for funding applications and equitable water infrastructure planning aligned with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Strengthening State and Local Action on Eliminating Lead in Drinking Water

River Network’s listing of the Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator underscores its role as a trusted compliance and planning tool for state policymakers, local governments, water utilities, advocacy groups, and universities. The “State Action on Lead and Copper” hub highlights the urgent need for full lead service line replacement, equitable access to funding, and prioritization of communities historically and disproportionately affected by lead in drinking water.

Insights From Leadership

“River Network’s recognition confirms the LSLRCC as more than a compliance tool; it is a community health equity resource connecting federal regulations to local action,” said Anthony Ross, Founder of EPHI and former EPA Flint Emergency Coordinator. “Our mission is to ensure every community, including urban, rural, and Tribal, has the tools and guidance needed to eliminate lead from drinking water.”

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