Free multilingual tool joins the TNFD Tools Catalogue, supporting Lead and Copper Rule Improvements implementation and climate-resilient drinking water planning
CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Environmental & Public Health International (EPHI) announced that its United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)-recognized Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator (LSLRCC) has been featured in the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Tools Catalogue as a resource supporting climate-resilient drinking water infrastructure and Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) implementation.
TNFD Features Lead and Copper Rule Improvements Implementation Tool
TNFD provides decision-makers in business and finance with information on nature-related risks and opportunities.
The LSLRCC is a free, multilingual, environmental justice-focused tool that supports equitable and cost-effective planning for lead service line replacement programs. It enables utilities, Tribal and local governments, and policymakers to estimate replacement costs, prioritize disadvantaged communities, and plan climate-resilient water infrastructure investments aligned with public health and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Global Recognition for Climate-Resilient Drinking Water Infrastructure
This listing places the tool alongside trusted resources from leading organizations including the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
Leadership Message on Public Health, Climate Finance, and Nature-Related Risk
“Being listed among trusted global tools in the TNFD Catalogue reflects our commitment to transparency, sustainability, and equity in climate-adaptive public health infrastructure,” said Anthony Ross, Founder and Director of EPHI. “This recognition helps bridge environmental policy, public health, and climate finance, areas that must work together to protect communities and ecosystems.”
Advancing Sustainable Development Goals for Safe Drinking Water
Recognized by global climate action leaders including UNEP, the LSLRCC advances SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
Sponsor the Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator
Explore sponsorship opportunities aligned with advancing equitable, climate-resilient drinking water infrastructure. Visit the LSLRCC Sponsorship page.
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:
Lead Service Line Replacement Tool Listed on IUCN GSAP
April 28, 2026
LSLRCC Featured on United Nations PANORAMA Platform
April 24, 2026
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
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January 1, 2026
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December 31, 2025
MDH Lists Flint Water Crisis Training for Public Water Systems
December 29, 2025
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December 29, 2025
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December 29, 2025
EPHI Submits World Water Day 2026 Action to UN Agenda
December 28, 2025
APA Highlights Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator
December 28, 2025
UNEP Recognizes LSLRCC for Climate Adaptation Planning
December 27, 2025
EPHI Commits to Equity in Climate Action | Paris Agreement
December 27, 2025
EPHI Submits Governance Input for 2026 UN Water Conference
December 26, 2025
Flint Water Crisis Training Recognized for Disaster Risk Reduction
December 26, 2025
Flint Water Crisis Training Recognized by UNDRR PreventionWeb
December 24, 2025
Cleveland CLASH Integrates LSLRCC into Public Health Resources
December 24, 2025
EPHI Submits Paris Agreement Article 13 Input to UNEA 7
December 23, 2025
Harvard–Boston University Climate Health Platform Lists LSLRCC
December 22, 2025
Yale University-Led Platform Lists LSLRCC Climate Adaptation Tool
December 22, 2025
UNDRR Features Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator
December 21, 2025
LSLRCC Featured by ASLA Colorado for Drinking Water Planning
December 21, 2025
LSLRCC Listed Under Ramsar Convention for World Wetlands Day 2026
December 21, 2025
LSLRCC Recognized Under the Paris Agreement
December 20, 2025
LSLRCC Listed on CAKE Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange
December 20, 2025
LSLRCC Listed on UNESCO IHP-WINS Climate Water Platform
December 20, 2025
LSLRCC Listed in WIPO GREEN Climate Technology Database
December 19, 2025
EPHI Supports COP30 Climate Action via World Bank Connect4Impact
December 19, 2025
LSLRCC Listed in NDC Partnership for Paris Agreement Action
December 18, 2025
UNFCCC Features LSLRCC in Adaptation Knowledge Platform
December 15, 2025
Climate-Resilient Drinking Water Tool in Biodiversity Frameworks
December 14, 2025
Future Earth Lists Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator
December 13, 2025
UN Convention on Biological Diversity Lists EPHI
December 13, 2025
LSLRCC Featured on UNDP SparkBlue for Climate Resilience
December 12, 2025
EPHI Supports UNEA 7 with AI for Environmental Governance
December 12, 2025
UN Platform Features EPHI LSLRCC Supporting UNEA 7
December 11, 2025
EPHI Earns Zero Hunger Recognition for Clean Water Leadership
December 10, 2025
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December 10, 2025
UN Lists EPHI Newsroom as Climate Adaptive Drinking Water Hub
December 10, 2025
LSLRCC Listed in the United Nations SDG Partnership Platform
December 9, 2025
United Nations ESCAP Features Climate Adaptive LSLRCC
December 5, 2025
UN Global Digital Compact Recognizes Climate Adaptive LSLRCC
December 5, 2025
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December 1, 2025
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November 23, 2025
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November 22, 2025
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CONTACT: Media Contact: Anthony Ross Environmental & Public Health International® Email: anthony.ross@ephillc.com Phone: 312.248.1416 Website: https://ephillc.com/
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