How to display toxic lead pipe information
Once we have the data, we need to effectively and accessibly communicate the data to community members.
Entries in this category should help answer the following questions:
How can maps of lead water pipes be made easy-to-understand and interactive to make this information more useful to the public?
How can the map clearly and effectively let the public know if they have toxic lead pipes?
Are there tools that could be used for non-GIS experts to gather data and map it?
How can we engage the public as a source of information to input data about lead water pipes?
Submissions can be:
Design criteria for effective and accessible paper or digital maps.
Static mock-ups or interactive template maps for water managers to use
An app or interactive website for residents or administrators to evaluate where lead pipes are
Many cities have online maps we can learn from. Many are starting from scratch.
Key map elements:
Accessible to the public on mobile and desktop
Clearly denote where lead pipes are (in resident home, or in city pipes)
Communicate when location of lead pipe is known, or is a prediction
Bonus: Opportunities for residents to add their own data
Things to avoid:
In this example, it is unclear exactly where the lead pipes are and if this is all verified information. Maps should make this information quickly and easily accessible to the public.