UNHCR Recognizes EPHI's Tool for Climate-Resilient Drinking Water Planning
UNHCR Recognizes Climate-Resilient Drinking Water Planning Tool as Global Compact on Refugees Good Practice
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has designated the Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator® (LSLRCC) by Environmental & Public Health International (EPHI) as a Good Practice under the Global Compact on Refugees, promoting equitable drinking water infrastructure in vulnerable communities.
- 01The LSLRCC is a planning tool designed to support climate-resilient drinking water systems.
- 02It provides cost estimation for lead service line replacement and is publicly accessible in multiple languages.
- 03The recognition aligns with UNHCR's goals to enhance public health and ease pressures on host communities.
- 04EPHI aims to advance public health equity and compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
- 05The tool is part of a broader initiative to support sustainable water systems aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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On June 9, 2026, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) officially recognized the Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator® (LSLRCC), developed by Environmental & Public Health International (EPHI), as a Good Practice under the Global Compact on Refugees. This designation highlights the LSLRCC's role in promoting climate-resilient and equitable drinking water infrastructure, particularly in refugee-hosting and vulnerable communities. The tool enables governments and humanitarian organizations to prioritize investments in lead-free drinking water systems through a free, multilingual platform. EPHI's Director, Anthony Ross, emphasized that this recognition reflects a shift from commitment to actionable implementation in improving public health and environmental health infrastructure. The LSLRCC is available globally, reinforcing its status as a public good that supports evidence-based infrastructure planning in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. EPHI continues to advance initiatives that enhance access to safe drinking water and promote environmental equity, drawing from its experience with the Flint Water Crisis and ongoing efforts in climate resilience.
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The LSLRCC's recognition enhances the capacity of governments and organizations to improve drinking water infrastructure in vulnerable communities.
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