Michigan leads the nation by mandating lead-removing filters in school drinking water, empowering families to scrutinize their school’s Drinking Water Management Plan.

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Should I Use Copper or Plastic Pipe for My Lead Service Line Replacements?

As water utilities ramp up their lead service line replacement programs to meet new requirements under the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, this question has become increasingly common. This paper provides key insights and summary information to guide your decision-making.

Elin Betanzo 2/13/25 Elin Betanzo 2/13/25

New Expert Report Confirms Scale of Syracuse Lead Water Crisis

On February 12, 2025, residents of Syracuse, NY released an analysis of Syracuse’ water quality data completed by Safe Water Engineering that calls into question the city’s claims that Syracuse is in compliance with state and federal drinking water requirements.

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Safe Water Engineering – Tackling Water Safety in Southeast Michigan

From Lead Contamination to Rising Rates, Southeast Michigan Faces a Critical Need

Article reprinted with permission from SBN Detroit

Elin Betanzo 10/14/24 Elin Betanzo 10/14/24

How to replace all your lead service lines in 10 years

Tackling new projects like lead service line replacement (LSLR) can feel overwhelming, especially as we look towards new Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) requirements. There are so many decisions to make—some big, some small—that all have a significant impact on both the timeline and the cost of your program. That's why we've developed a new guide, "Planning for Lead Service Line Replacement Success: Key Planning Decisions Impacting Lead Service Line Replacement Costs."