Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator Listed in NDC Partnership Portal for Paris Agreement Implementation

CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2026 (ZM NEWSWIRE) — Environmental & Public Health International® (EPHI) announced that its Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator® (LSLRCC) has been listed in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Partnership Knowledge Portal as a Good Practice. The listing recognizes the tool’s role in supporting climate adaptation planning, resilient drinking water infrastructure, and implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement.

United Nations Climate Implementation Platform
The NDC Partnership is a global coalition of countries and institutions supporting governments in translating climate commitments into actionable policies, programs, and investments. Inclusion in the Partnership’s curated Good Practice Database reflects the LSLRCC’s relevance for practical planning and implementation by governments and their partners.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities for the Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator® are available to mission-aligned public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Additional information is available on the sponsorship page.

Climate Adaptation and Resilient Drinking Water Infrastructure
The LSLRCC is a free, multilingual planning tool designed to help Tribal and local governments estimate the cost of replacing lead service lines and evaluate infrastructure investment needs. By enabling communities to model future cost risks and replacement scenarios, the tool supports climate-resilient drinking water planning while advancing public health protection and environmental justice.

Infrastructure Planning, Financing, and Risk Assessment
Anonymous usage analytics indicate that billions of dollars in potential lead service line replacement costs have already been modeled through the calculator, supporting capital planning, funding applications, and long-term infrastructure investment strategies.

Operational Tools for National and Subnational NDC Implementation
The NDC Partnership Knowledge Portal serves governments, development partners, and implementing institutions seeking proven tools to deliver climate adaptation and mitigation priorities. Inclusion of the LSLRCC reflects its operational relevance for national and subnational climate action.

“Nationally Determined Contributions are the central framework through which countries translate climate ambition into action,” said Anthony Ross, Founder and Director of Environmental & Public Health International. “Effective implementation depends on practical planning tools that support investment decisions, infrastructure delivery, and measurable outcomes.”

About Environmental & Public Health International (EPHI)
Environmental & Public Health International® (EPHI) is a trusted leader in EPA-aligned drinking water training and public water system compliance support for municipalities, Tribal governments, and state agencies. Drawing on direct expertise from the Flint Water Crisis response and Flint Water Crisis recovery initiatives, EPHI equips government agencies with proven strategies to eliminate lead in drinking water, achieve Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) compliance, and advance public health equity in drinking water infrastructure.

Through a data-driven, equity-focused planning framework, EPHI strengthens State Revolving Fund (SRF) drinking water applications, supports Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) compliance strategies, and guides lead service line replacement projects funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for clean water and sanitation, and advancing climate-resilient drinking water infrastructure, EPHI promotes environmental equity, expands access to sustainable community water systems, and accelerates global progress toward resilient water development.

For more information on our terms, privacy policy, training evaluation surveys, sponsorship opportunities for the LSLRCC, and registration details, please contact us.

You can access the original press release in the EPHI Newsroom and Media Updates.

This recognition follows a series of high-profile features and endorsements, including:

UNHCR Recognizes Climate-Resilient Drinking Water Tool
February 4, 2026

Indigenous Climate Resilience Network Features LSLRCC
February 2, 2026

EPHI Joins UNEP GWWI Supporting Paris Agreement Article 13
January 22, 2026

EPHI Advances Climate Resilience with UN Race to Resilience
January 14, 2026

EPHI Partners with UNEP–WHO on Lead Exposure Prevention
January 12, 2026

LSLRCC Featured on World Economic Forum UpLink
January 8, 2026

World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day | EPHI, WHO Alignment
January 1, 2026

Flint Water Crisis Drinking Water Training | UN Decade Pledge
December 31, 2025

MDH Lists Flint Water Crisis Training for Public Water Systems
December 29, 2025

Water Program Portal Highlights Flint Water Crisis Training
December 29, 2025