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LSLR Readiness Toolkit: Turning Good Plans into Successful Programs
Over the past few months, I've had the opportunity to present on Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) program management at both AWWA ACE in Washington, DC, and Michigan ACE in Kalamazoo. In those presentations, I shared lessons learned from working with the City of Highland Park as they launched an ambitious lead service line replacement program.
Lead to Plastic: Are We Trading One Hazard for Another?
Dangerous, outdated lead service lines have got to go. We must not waste this generational investment and place New York’s drinking water at risk of new contamination by replacing lead with plastic pipes.
Your Water, Your Data: Michigan’s Lead Service Line Tracker Explained
Safe Water Engineering and Planet Detroit have launched a first-of-its-kind map showing every Michigan water system’s lead service line inventory and replacement progress.
New Opflow Article: Helping Water Utilities Select the Right Material for Lead Service Line Replacement
As utilities replace full lead service lines—and as federal LCRI requirements accelerate timelines—choosing the right replacement material is no longer a minor decision. It is central to long-term water quality, infrastructure longevity, and cost effective asset management.
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.
