Kameron Kerger 3/12/25 Kameron Kerger 3/12/25

New Project: National Drinking Water Explorer Tool

All Americans deserve safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water. But making sure that everyone has access remains a challenge that requires untangling a complex web of interdependent factors. EPIC is planning to scale our Texas-based tool nation-wide in order to support communities, map the utility landscape across the U.S., and help states to prioritize investments and technical assistance to improve drinking water infrastructure.

EmmaLi Tsai 2/24/25 EmmaLi Tsai 2/24/25

New Data to Answer Questions about Drinking Water Access, Affordability, and Quality

EmmaLi Tsai 1/22/25 EmmaLi Tsai 1/22/25

Data-Driven Trust: what we can and cannot see in water data

Imagine turning on your tap and wondering if the water is safe to drink. You're not alone—studies show erosion of trust in drinking water is a global concern. A recent study found that more than half of adults worldwide expect to be seriously harmed by their drinking water within the next two years.

Phil Cork 10/21/24 Phil Cork 10/21/24

Looking for Clues on Lead Service Line Inventories in the 7th DWINSA Update

As the initial service line material inventory deadline passes, we’re examining the updated 7th DWINSA survey results for clues of what we might expect from this forthcoming data.

In this blog, Phil Cork investigates national trends and what we learned from these updated survey results.

Danielle Goshen 9/10/24 Danielle Goshen 9/10/24

Leveraging Data to Drive Equitable Water Policy in Texas: Insights from Prioritization Tool Inform Texas SFY 2025 DWSRF IUP Comments

Environmental Policy Innovation Center 7/17/24 Environmental Policy Innovation Center 7/17/24

Where do you get your water from, and is it safe to drink? Advances in EPA modeling delivers for drinking water justice

Janet Pritchard 6/24/24 Janet Pritchard 6/24/24

Are More Drinking Water Funds Going to State-defined Disadvantaged Communities Through State Revolving Funds? (Answer: Be Patient!)

EmmaLi Tsai 6/13/24 EmmaLi Tsai 6/13/24

New Tool Spotlights Areas for Drinking Water Interventions in Texas

Jessie Mahr 3/21/24 Jessie Mahr 3/21/24

Making Waves in Water Management Together

Charles Wight 3/21/24 Charles Wight 3/21/24

Pooling Resources: How Collaboration & Data Are Shaping the Future of Drinking Water

Environmental Policy Innovation Center 2/12/24 Environmental Policy Innovation Center 2/12/24

EPIC submits public comment on Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

Environmental Policy Innovation Center 1/11/24 Environmental Policy Innovation Center 1/11/24

The Wide World of Drinking Water Data

For experts working to improve drinking water quality and access, the data is almost as important as water itself. How can we better access this data? Who has safe, affordable, and quality drinking water—and who doesn’t? This blog begins to answer some of those key questions.

EmmaLi Tsai 12/5/23 EmmaLi Tsai 12/5/23

Navigating Murky Waters: Tackling Saltwater Intrusion in Southeastern Louisiana

While the federal government spent tens of billions on water infrastructure in FY23, it has yet to prioritize the significant economic and health impacts of saltwater intrusion.