Environmental & Public Health International Receives Federal Trademark Protection
Affirming EPHI as a trusted provider of disaster resilience training and capacity-building solutions that advance equitable and climate-resilient drinking water infrastructure aligned with the United Nations SDGs.
Press Release
Chicago, Illinois – December 4, 2025
Environmental & Public Health International® (EPHI), developers of the United Nations Environment Programme-recognized Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator®, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted federal trademark protection for the company name.
This designation reinforces the organization’s long-term commitment to strengthening public water supply capacity, delivering equitable, reliable, science-based digital tools, and supporting climate-resilience, public health, and progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Advancing Confidence in Equitable and Sustainable Digital Solutions
Trademark registration strengthens the identity of EPHI as it supports government, utility, Tribal, and community partners working to improve drinking water safety and public health.
It affirms EPHI as a trusted provider of public water supply capacity-building, disaster prevention training, and science-based digital solutions that advance equitable and climate-resilient drinking water infrastructure planning in line with the United Nations SDGs. This includes the Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator, internationally recognized for improving safe drinking water access.
Equitable Sustainable Development and Public Health Progress
EPHI will continue advancing accessible, data-driven solutions that help governments and institutions meet environmental standards, strengthen public health protections, and accelerate progress toward key United Nations SDGs, including SDG 3 (Good Health and Well Being), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
“This recognition enhances our capacity to work with public and community partners to improve drinking water quality and advance climate-adaptive practices across water systems,” said Anthony Ross, Founder and Director of Environmental & Public Health International.
Partnership and Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information about our work and partnership opportunities, including sponsorship opportunities for the Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator, please visit our sponsorship information page.

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