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Advancing Equity, Climate Action, and Economic Health in Communities
Recommendations to NASA: How to Expand Reach to Environmental Justice Leaders
Comment Letter on the Environmental Justice Scorecard
Intersection of Technology and Water: Using Technology to Speed Up Lead Pipe Replacement
It is possible to work quickly, iteratively and in community to tackle gaps in water data.
What We Learned From Evaluating Drinking Water Funding & Why It’s Currently Too Hard to Effectively Track
Menu of Options: Data and Technology To Replace Lead Pipes Faster
Environmental agencies need more modern approaches to data and technology - a Digital Service for the Planet can help.
Lead-Free Water Challenge: What We Learned About Data Management and Lead Service Line Inventories
Drinking water service area boundaries are critical for state policy and operations - and some state agencies are working with local water systems to develop this foundational data set.
Tackling Environmental Injustice: EJ Communities Should Have a Say
A national map of water service area boundaries can support Justice 40 goals and other federal programs.
Why do we need drinking water service area boundaries?
We need investment in physical infrastructure and digital infrastructure to quickly and equitably replace lead pipes.
Tap into Innovation to Replace Lead Pipes
We shouldn’t have to wonder “Who is responsible for my water?” We should know.
Reimagining How Utilities Communicate With Their Customers
Water in Real Life: EPIC solutions to the Lead Problem
The host of Water in Real Life, Stephanie Croso, served as a judge for the Environmental Policy Innovation Center's (EPIC) 2022 Water Data Prize. Submissions came form a diverse range of participants ranging from water utilities, to water tech companies, to professors and universities. Inventory, mapping, equity, and communications were the four award categories. The overall prize was awarded to the City of Newark, NJ and the engineer firm, CDM Smith.
During this chat, Jessie (EPIC) shares an overview of the submissions and takeaways gleaned from the proposed solutions. Kareem (Newark) and Sandy (CMD Smith) then break down the winning project, their approach, and advice for other communities working towards meeting the requirements of the Lead and Copper rule updates.
Comment Letter on the Beta Version of the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool
