Get the Lead Out Community Engagement
The Ask: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Get the Lead Out Initiative provides technical assistance to communities to inventory lead service lines and access water infrastructure funding for lead pipe removal. EPA sought MDB’s support in grassroots outreach, community education, and collaboration with local stakeholders to support the Get the Lead Out Initiative.
The Solution: MDB conducted outreach in communities with lead service lines to raise awareness about lead contamination in water, educate residents about the initiative's goals and actions, and identify lead service lines in homes. MDB community engagement specialists attended community events and, alongside local utility workers, conducted household visits to establish a comprehensive inventory of water service lines in towns across the country.
Notable Outcomes: MDB is part of a team that has reached thousands of residents across several communities with lead service lines. The home visits help in the development of local lead pipe inventories and address potential sources of lead contamination in the water supply, contributing to efforts aimed at improving public health and safety.
