How to equitably replace toxic lead pipes

We know many lead pipes are concentrated in older houses and older cities, and we also know that communities of color are especially impacted by lead in drinking water and in households. As municipalities start removing lead pipes, we need to ensure equitable removal and replacement programs.

Entries in this category should help answer the following questions:

• What decision guides and visualizations could support more equitable lead water pipe identification or replacement programs?

• What is the criteria for determining who receives a replacement first?

• How are communities in need even identified (i.e. cross-reference environmental justice communities)?

• How are communities with high levels of lead poisoning and known lead service lines prioritized?