Environmental & Public Health International Submits World Water Day Commitment to UN Water Action Agenda

Action aligns lead service line replacement and climate-resilient drinking water investment with SDG 6 implementation.

Press Release

Chicago, Illinois – December 28, 2025
Environmental & Public Health International® (EPHI) has submitted a voluntary commitment to the UN Water Action Agenda in connection with World Water Day, the United Nations’ annual observance focused on accelerating progress toward safe drinking water and sanitation for all.

The submission supports international efforts to advance Sustainable Development Goal 6 by strengthening evidence-based planning, investment, and accountability for drinking water systems.

The commitment builds on EPHI’s recent governance submissions supporting preparations for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, reinforcing a continuum from policy input to implementation-focused action under SDG 6.

“World Water Day underscores the central role of safe drinking water and sanitation in protecting public health and advancing sustainable development,” said Anthony Ross, Director of Environmental & Public Health International.

UN Water Action Agenda Submission

EPHI’s commitment centers on applied decision-support and capacity-building for drinking water systems, with a focus on full lead service line replacement and climate-resilient urban water infrastructure. The submission reflects EPHI’s ongoing work to support municipal governments, utilities, and regulators in translating global water and climate goals into implementable local action.

Supporting SDG 6 Through Lead Service Line Replacement

Lead service line replacement remains a critical public health and equity challenge. Through its Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator®, EPHI enables communities to estimate replacement costs, evaluate funding scenarios, and plan infrastructure investments that advance safe drinking water access while addressing legacy contamination risks.

Linking Drinking Water Investment to Climate Resilience

The commitment highlights the importance of integrating drinking water infrastructure planning with climate resilience considerations. Climate-driven stressors affecting source water, treatment systems, and distribution networks increase the urgency of cost-informed, transparent investment decisions. EPHI’s work supports regulatory implementation and long-term system resilience aligned with UN water and climate frameworks.

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