Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator (LSLRCC)

Organization

Environmental & Public Health International

Type(s) of Tool

Economic / Financial ValuationsAnalyses the economic/financial value and risks related to projects., Modelling ToolsSimulate economic, social, and physical systems to help planners optimize outcomes from different decisions., Impact AssessmentsEvaluate the impacts of assets or policies on the environment and local livelihoods.

Sector(s)

Urban Planning, Water and Sanitation, Health, Tools applicable to all sectors

Lifecycle Phase(s)

Strategic PlanningPublic authorities identify the needs and long-term vision for infrastructure development., PrioritizationAuthorities decide which projects to realize and how to allocate resources., Project PlanningGeneral strategy for a project’s delivery is developed., FinanceDevelopers decide how to pay for their project., Operation and MaintenanceInfrastructure assets are managed and maintained during their use time.

Open Source

No

Language Availability

English, Spanish

Country of Origin

USA

Date of Development

20250419

Version

Version 1.4

Description

The LSLRCC is a free, multilingual modeling tool designed to help communities accurately estimate the costs of replacing hazardous lead service lines. It advances equity-focused water infrastructure planning by supporting data-driven decisions for safe drinking water, public health, and sustainable infrastructure aligned with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Tool Outcome

The LSLRCC empowers local and national stakeholders to plan and finance equitable lead service line replacements. It supports cost modeling, funding acquisition, and promotes public health equity by reducing lead exposure, ultimately aiding governments, utilities, and communities in infrastructure modernization aligned with SDG targets.

Sustainability Criteria

  • Public health protection

  • Equity and environmental justice

  • Sustainable infrastructure investment

  • Transparency and data accessibility

  • Cost-effectiveness

  • Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Link to Product

Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator (LSLRCC)

Case Studies

https://directory.civictech.guide/listing/sponsor-who-aligned-clean-water-equity-tool

Contact Information

https://ephillc.com/contact/