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Pittsburgh’s Playbook for Replacing All Lead Pipes
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Pittsburgh is writing a playbook on lead pipe replacement, aiming to eliminate all toxic lines by 2027.
In this episode, Will Pickering, CEO of Pittsburgh Water, and Michelle McCarty of Women for a Healthy Environment reveal the strategy behind this national model.
With over $200 million in federal grants and low-interest loans, the city has replaced 13,000 lead service lines at no cost to residents. Digitized records and GIS mapping pinpoint pipes for efficient, low-disruption replacements using copper threading.
Community trust, rebuilt through transparent outreach and an advisory committee, drives participation. McCarty’s workshops target vulnerable neighborhoods, prioritizing kids and low-income areas.
This blend of tech, funding, and engagement offers a roadmap for clean water nationwide.
waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability.
This episode was supported by Blue Conduit, the Environmental Defense Fund, and the Environmental Policy Innovation Center.
281 episodes
Manage episode 502265523 series 2877118
Pittsburgh is writing a playbook on lead pipe replacement, aiming to eliminate all toxic lines by 2027.
In this episode, Will Pickering, CEO of Pittsburgh Water, and Michelle McCarty of Women for a Healthy Environment reveal the strategy behind this national model.
With over $200 million in federal grants and low-interest loans, the city has replaced 13,000 lead service lines at no cost to residents. Digitized records and GIS mapping pinpoint pipes for efficient, low-disruption replacements using copper threading.
Community trust, rebuilt through transparent outreach and an advisory committee, drives participation. McCarty’s workshops target vulnerable neighborhoods, prioritizing kids and low-income areas.
This blend of tech, funding, and engagement offers a roadmap for clean water nationwide.
waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability.
This episode was supported by Blue Conduit, the Environmental Defense Fund, and the Environmental Policy Innovation Center.
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