AI speeds cities’ lead pipe search with EPA deadline weeks away
Originally published on Bloomberg Law by Bobby Magill. Detroit is among a few cities using a new artificial intelligence-driven tool to find lead drinking water pipes, saving the city millions of dollars and helping it in its scramble to meet the EPA’s Oct. 16 inventory deadline. BlueConduit, which was founded by University of Michigan researchers […]
How an AI research group got involved with SL identification
BlueConduit recently launched LeadOut Map, the first and only educational tool that provides the most complete picture of lead in drinking water, including predictions of where lead pipes may lie. With the launch of LeadOut, we’re taking a moment to reflect on BlueConduit’s history – how a group of data scientists became experts at, and […]
Using predictive modeling to get ahead of circumferential cracks
Water main breaks are a significant issue for many municipalities, leading to water loss, infrastructure damage, and costly repairs. Did you know? Circumferential cracks are among the most common types of failures in water mains, as highlighted by the study where 48% of respondents identified this failure mode as predominant in their water systems. Circumferential […]
How BlueConduit prepares utilities for LCRR compliance and beyond
We’ve already talked about how BlueConduit’s Inspection Manager helps water utilities track and manage their field verifications for lead service line predictions and no lead validation solutions for LCRR compliance. But did you know there’s even more that can be done? We break down the latest and greatest about the BlueConduit Experience, delivered in the […]
State Guidance and Predictive Modeling
The EPA included predictive modeling in its Guidance for Developing and Maintaining a Service Inventory, then deferred to state regulators to decide how they want their water systems to engage with the technology. Does your state accept predictive modeling for service line material inventories? Check the state guidance and predictive modeling map. We have also included the […]
BlueConduit Launches LeadOut Map to Identify Potential Risk of Lead in Drinking Water
Educational tool uses predictive modeling and artificial intelligence to help communities attract resources to locate and replace lead pipes more efficiently and equitably Ann Arbor, MI, August 26, 2024 – Today, water infrastructure analytics company BlueConduit, with support from Google.org and The Rockefeller Foundation, announced the launch of LeadOut Map. It is the first and […]
How corrosive soils contribute to water main breaks
When water mains break, it can be a disruptive, expensive, public headache for water systems. Many factors contribute to a water main leaking or breaking, including the soil surrounding the water mains, which plays a critical role in its longevity. Did you know? Corrosive soils can dramatically shorten the lifespan of water mains, leading to […]
Meet the team: Ryan Treves
Ryan is a Data Scientist at BlueConduit. Get to know Ryan through this quick Q&A.
How changing weather patterns impact water main leaks and breaks
Explore how changing weather patterns due to global warming impact water main integrity and discover how BlueConduit’s Water Main Predictions leverage weather data for enhanced predictive accuracy and proactive infrastructure management.
Success Stories: Predictive Modeling for Water Mains
We know our infrastructure needs an update—and technology can serve as one tool to help provide better insights. Case in point: water mains.
ASDWA and BlueConduit publish white paper on data science for LSL inventory and replacement
In light of the importance of lead service line inventories expected in the final Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, BlueConduit partnered with ASDWA to develop a white paper that outlines important considerations for state regulators and utility leadership when using statistical and predictive methods for LSL inventory and replacement. Substantial uncertainty still surrounds the nation’s water […]
BlueConduit partners with Mobile, AL for No Lead Validation
Mobile Area Water & Sewer System (MAWSS) has selected BlueConduit’s innovative Lead Service Line Predictions solution to validate the absence of lead in their system and reduce the number of unknown service lines in advance of the October LCRR compliance deadline.
Why water main risk management matters now
Discover why water main risk management is crucial now, with insights from the latest study on break rates in the USA and Canada. Learn key findings and proactive strategies to safeguard our water infrastructure.
How predictive modeling improves Condition Assessments
Discover how predictive modeling is transforming condition assessments for water mains, improving efficiency, and pinpointing risks with precision.
VA ODW accepts BlueConduit’s predictive modeling approach for LSLI
BlueConduit is excited to announce that the Virginia Office of Drinking Water (ODW) approved our Predictive Modeling approach to support service line inventory development and material classification, enabling BlueConduit-supported water systems to use predictive modeling to classify “unknown” service lines for their LCRR inventory.
How predictive modeling helps you manage your water mains
Water system managers are constantly making decisions about how to assess, maintain, and replace their water mains. AI and predictive modeling can fill in gaps in your data, with high accuracy, enabling improved Condition Assessments, the ability to access adequate resources, and the tools you need to get ahead of growing needs as infrastructure ages.
5 key benefits of BlueConduit’s Inspection Manager
Discover the top 5 benefits of BlueConduit’s Inspection Manager, a powerful tool that streamlines water system inspections and enhances team communication. Learn how it can optimize your inspection process and uncover features you may not know about.
How to manage customer-owned service lines for LCRR compliance
When it comes to LCRR compliance, the inventory submission must include the materials on both the public and private side of the line. That can be easier said than done when it comes to classifying materials on the private side.
What funding is available for replacing privately owned lead service lines?
As water utilities start thinking about next steps for inventory management and replacement planning for unknowns and known lead service lines, they’ll need to consider the cost of replacement on both the public and private side of the line – a costly venture for utilities and homeowners alike.
What about states that haven’t issued predictive modeling guidance for LCRR compliance yet?
The EPA’s guidance for LCRR includes predictive modeling and statistical analysis as acceptable methods for service line classification in your inventory. While the EPA does provide some specifics on what to look for in predictive models, they left it up to the individual states to decide what is specifically needed for inventory submission and how those specifics are achieved.
NSF Partners With BlueConduit To Accelerate Lead Service Line Replacement With Advanced Predictive Modeling
NSF, a global leader in water safety and quality, is excited to announce its partnership with BlueConduit. Through this partnership, NSF now offers lead service line identification and replacement planning solution for US water utilities.
Does lead have to exist for predictive modeling to work?
Using predictive modeling as it relates to identifying the likelihood of lead service lines can feel like a daunting task.
BlueConduit Unveils Innovative Predictive Modeling for Water Mains
BlueConduit, a leading provider of digital solutions for the water industry, has launched its newest offering: water main prediction technology.
How BlueConduit uses AI, Predictive Modeling, and Statistical Analysis
Discover how BlueConduit leverages AI, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis to drive innovative solutions and data-driven insights for water systems across the country.
Webinar: State-level Inventory Compliance
Meeting State LSLI and Predictive Modeling Requirements: What You Need to Know With the LSLI compliance deadline of Oct. 16 approaching quickly, many questions have been asked about inventory compliance at both the federal and state level. To help answer those questions, BlueConduit hosted a webinar on May 23, 2024. Our presenters were Ian Robinson, […]
Meet the policy experts guiding BlueConduit’s EPA & state compliance process
Get to know the national experts guiding BlueConduit’s EPA and state regulator engagement, LCRR Service Line Inventory compliance process, and technology development.
How BlueConduit helps customers reach state & EPA Service Line Inventory compliance
BlueConduit has a robust process to help customers manage state-specific Service Line Inventory requirements which includes engagement with regulators, custom state compliance reviews for each customer, and technology to build state-compliant Service Line Inventory data and forms.
President Biden announces state-by-state allocation of $3BN in funding to replace lead pipes
Last week, alongside BlueConduit partner Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) in Wilmington NC, President Joe Biden announced $3 billion in funding to replace lead pipes. This funding “is part of the historic $15 billion in dedicated funding for lead pipe replacement provided by the President’s [2021] Bipartisan Infrastructure Law” and included the announcement of […]
How BlueConduit Engages with State Regulators for LSLI and Predictive Modeling
In 2020, BlueConduit’s expert Data Science and Policy teams literally wrote the book on statistical and predictive methods for LSL inventory and replacement. As the October 2024 LSLI compliance deadline approaches, BlueConduit continues to engage with regulators on behalf of our customers, with a focus on partnering with state regulators to ensure all BlueConduit customers have state- and EPA-compliant LSLIs ready to submit ahead of the compliance deadline. What does this process look like?
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s LSLI and Predictive Modeling Guidance
North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) recently released updated Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) Guidance that outlines the requirements for utilizing statistical methods and predictive modeling to classify service line materials. What does this mean for North Carolina-based water utilities?
