Encouraging Local Leadership and

Collaboration

• The Local Need
• State and Local Examples  
• Opportunities to Support Efforts             

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​Developing and implementing an effective lead service line (LSL) replacement program represents a significant undertaking by a utility and a community. While the long-term benefits make it worthwhile, it takes leadership and sustained effort. Recognition of the community’s commitment and its achievements can provide an incentive for leaders to launch and continue the effort.

• None identified.

Opportunities include:

• State and federal agencies and national drinking water, housing, health, and environmental organizations could recognize local leadership and collaboration to:
  • Launch and support the LSL replacement effort; and
  • Confirm that the community has replaced known LSLs.
• Philanthropic organizations and the private sectors could provide resources and assistance as well.