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Helping Oahu Residents Choose the Right Water Filter After JBPHH Contamination
Safe Water Engineering has been working with community members and the Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi to create a clear, trustworthy resource that helps residents make informed decisions about water filters.
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.
Is my faucet lead free? A guide to understanding new “lead-free” requirements for faucets and household plumbing.
This post summarizes new requirements for low lead “lead-free” plumbing devices, outlines what to look for when shopping for new plumbing materials, and it identifies older materials that might put you at increased risk of lead exposure.
Benton Harbor: From Lead Crisis to Lead-Free
"Benton Harbor: From Lead Crisis to Lead-Free” published in Journal of American Water Works Association, September 2023
Lessons Learned from a Water Leak Pilot Program: Recommendations for Improving Local and State Agency Collaborations with Community Groups and Residents
The Graham Sustainability Institute at the University of Michigan and Safe Water Engineering, LLC recently conducted a program evaluation of a water leak repair pilot program initiated by the State of Michigan to repair leaks in individual homes in Highland Park and Benton Harbor, Michigan.
