EPA-Aligned Lead Service Line Replacements Tool Gains Global Spotlight for Reducing Lead Exposure Nationwide

Water Conditioning & Purification highlights free tool by former EPA Flint Emergency Coordinator for LCRI compliance, drinking water infrastructure planning, and reducing nationwide lead exposure.

Press Release

Chicago, Illinois – September 10, 2025
Environmental & Public Health International (EPHI) announced that its free, EPA-aligned Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator (LSLRCC) has been recognized in the Global Spotlight feature of Water Conditioning & Purification (WC&P) International, a leading industry publication since 1959. The calculator helps Tribal, state, and local governments, as well as public water utilities, accurately estimate lead service line replacement costs, achieve compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), and secure funding to reduce lead exposure in drinking water.

Since its launch in April 2025, the LSLRCC has been used to model more than $3 billion in replacement costs, advancing both public health protection and infrastructure planning nationwide.

Why the LSLRCC Is Transforming Public Health Planning

Lead service line replacement is one of the most urgent infrastructure and public health challenges in the United States, with an estimated 9.2 million lead service lines still in use. The LSLRCC gives communities and utilities the ability to plan, budget, and execute replacement projects with accuracy and confidence.

Key features include:

• Precision Cost and Scenario Planning – Model total project cost estimates while comparing funding strategies and replacement timelines to identify the most efficient, cost-effective approach.

• Grant and Program Support – Equip administrators, planners, and grant writers with actionable data to strengthen infrastructure funding applications.

• LCRI Compliance Alignment – Streamline project planning to help communities and utilities meet the requirements of EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements.

• Free, Equity-Driven Access – Offered at no cost in both English and Spanish, ensuring equitable use across diverse communities.

From Flint to the Nation: Advancing Public Health

“Recognition in the Global Spotlight highlights the essential role of the LSLRCC in helping communities protect residents from lead exposure,” said Anthony Ross, EPHI Director and Former EPA Flint Emergency Coordinator. “With over 9.2 million lead service lines still in use nationwide, tools like the LSLRCC are critical for enabling local governments and utilities to plan and execute replacements efficiently, maximize available funding, and reduce public health risks.”

Global Spotlight Confirms LSLRCC’s Public Health Impact

The Water Conditioning & Purification (WC&P) International Global Spotlight highlights the LSLRCC for enabling communities to plan and carry out lead service line replacements efficiently. This feature, alongside recognition by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH), and the American Water Works Association (AWWA), underscores the tool’s role as a trusted resource for public health and water infrastructure planning.

Sponsor the Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator

Mission-aligned public, nonprofit, and private sector partners are invited to explore Water Infrastructure Equity sponsorship opportunities.

More Company News & Announcements

Stay updated on our latest developments, key announcements, and insights shaping the future of drinking water infrastructure.

• Browse recent updates below or you can access this full press release on GlobeNewswire.
  
  

Media Contact

Anthony Ross
Director, Environmental & Public Health International
Contact Us