Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator Listed on Future Earth Climate Research Platform

EPHI’s UNEP-recognized tool highlighted for advancing climate-resilient and equitable drinking water infrastructure.

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Chicago, Illinois – December 13, 2025
Environmental & Public Health International® (EPHI) announced that its Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator® (LSLRCC) has been listed on the Future Earth platform, a global science and policy network supporting sustainability research, climate adaptation, and evidence-based decision-making.

The listing positions the LSLRCC as a climate-resilient planning resource supporting equitable drinking water system upgrades, Lead and Copper Rule Improvements compliance, and long-term infrastructure adaptation in the face of increasing climate pressures.

Supporting Climate Adaptation and Resilient Water Infrastructure Planning

Future Earth is an international research platform that connects scientists, policymakers, and practitioners working at the intersection of climate science, sustainability, and societal resilience. The LSLRCC listing highlights the tool’s role in helping cities, utilities, and Tribal Nations plan lead service line replacement programs that account for climate stressors, aging infrastructure, and financial constraints.

Advancing Equity, Transparency, and Locally Led Adaptation

The LSLRCC is a free, multilingual, web-based planning tool designed to support underserved and resource-constrained communities. By enabling users to model replacement scenarios and estimate project costs, the tool strengthens local capacity, improves transparency, and supports equitable access to safe drinking water.

To date, users have modeled billions of dollars in potential lead service line replacement needs, providing clearer insight into nationwide infrastructure challenges.

Recognized Across United Nations and Global Climate Platforms

The Future Earth listing builds on prior international recognition of the LSLRCC, including listings and features by the United Nations Environment Programme, UNESCO, the UN Global Compact Water Action Hub, ALNAP, and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures.

These recognitions reflect the tool’s contribution to climate adaptation, public health protection, and implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3, SDG 6, SDG 11, and SDG 13.

“By lowering technical barriers and supporting evidence-based planning, the Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator shows how accessible digital tools can help governments and utilities reduce public health risks while preparing drinking water systems for a changing climate,” said Anthony Ross, Founder of Environmental & Public Health International.

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