Utilizing GIS to Meet LCRR Requirements
Sunday, September 08, 2024: 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Speaker(s)
Description
The 2023 EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment estimates that there are more than nine million lead service lines and 2.8 million standalone galvanized service lines in the United States. Performing an inventory to identify where there is lead and meeting the requirements of the LCRR is overwhelming for many water service providers. Initially, performing an inventory may sound simple but we all know it’s not.
A service line inventory often starts with a review of records. GIS can be used to integrate disparate data types and perform analytics. Analysis can be used to identify gaps and discrepancies in your data. As you add and improve data, analytics can be used to prioritize field verification of material type. Data can be viewed spatially and sorted into categories enabling organizations to pinpoint areas that are likely to have lead.
In addition to the powerful analytics that GIS provides, it can be used to:
- Streamline service line inventory.
- Validate service line material in the field.
- Monitor replacement activities and optimize replacement programs.
- Share information with the public.
- Provide required data to the state.
In this presentation, the speakers will discuss the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and how GIS can be used to help meet the October 2024 deadline. They will share examples and resources.
Track(s)
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session participants will be better able to:
• Achieve a streamlined service line inventory with maps and apps.
• Administer service line replacement.
• Communicate service line information to the public.
Additional Info
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