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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Dangerous, outdated lead service lines have got to go.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.
Unsafe Water and Unanswered Questions: A Tale of Two Communities
I’ve spent nearly two years working with two communities facing very different contamination issues, yet their experiences with those in charge are disturbingly alike.
I Spoke Up for Safe Drinking Water. EPA Removed Me.
Last week, EPA informed me that my “services are no longer needed” on the National Drinking Water Advisory Council.
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.
