Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
There is no single playbook for replacing America’s estimated four million lead service lines.
Mason Hines of RESOLVE says communities face vastly different political, economic, and demographic conditions, which is why the Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative has avoided prescribing exactly how every replacement program should operate.
Instead, its approach is to find examples of what is working, share those lessons, and let utilities and communities determine what can be transferred to their own programs.
That philosophy is also behind the Collaborative’s recent recognition of 16 programs and individuals for excellence in lead service line replacement, highlighting work in areas such as community engagement, technical efficiency, funding, equitable access, and leadership.
The goal is bigger than handing out awards. As communities work toward removing millions of remaining lead pipes, proven approaches in one place can help another community find a better way forward.
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There is no single playbook for replacing America’s estimated four million lead service lines.
Mason Hines of RESOLVE says communities face vastly different political, economic, and demographic conditions, which is why the Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative has avoided prescribing exactly how every replacement program should operate.
Instead, its approach is to find examples of what is working, share those lessons, and let utilities and communities determine what can be transferred to their own programs.
That philosophy is also behind the Collaborative’s recent recognition of 16 programs and individuals for excellence in lead service line replacement, highlighting work in areas such as community engagement, technical efficiency, funding, equitable access, and leadership.
The goal is bigger than handing out awards. As communities work toward removing millions of remaining lead pipes, proven approaches in one place can help another community find a better way forward.
Episode at youtu.be/9OHLrLHwzeY?si=pFH3yZoL0Zc4_kju
waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.org
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#LeadPipes #DrinkingWater #WaterInfrastructure #PublicHealth #Waterloop
