Video: Buffalo Lead Service Line Removal Event Recording
On July 20, 2022, community groups, Buffalo Water, and environmental organizations, and BlueConduit announced a project to map and remove lead service lines in Buffalo, New York. BlueConduit is proud to power the data science and platform for the effort. Watch the full recording. Project participants and speakers at the event: Stephanie Simeon from Heart […]
ASWDA Best Practices for LSLI and LSLR Webinar Series
The Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, ASDWA, is hosting a series of educational webinars regarding technologies for Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) compliance starting November 10th. BlueConduit will be a panelist in the first session on Tech for LSLI and Mapping. Bring your questions! ASDWA Webinar Dates and Topics ASDWA is offering six monthly events […]
Precision vs. Recall for Predicting Service Line Materials
Now that the EPA has included statistical prediction as a service line investigation method, it’s worth considering what makes a “good” prediction. Like so many things, there are trade-offs and choices to be made. One choice is the prioritization of precision and recall. It may sound pedantic, but it matters for real-world outcomes. Measuring the […]
LSLs at Iowa AWWA 2022 Annual conference
Catch BlueConduit at the 2022 Iowa AWWA annual Conference! Hear from our very own Scott Rebman and discover how using machine learning can help utilities inventory and replace their lead service lines. The Iowa section of AWWA will hold it’s conference October 25-27, 2022 in Coralville. Scott will speak on Wednesday, October 26 from 3:55 […]
BlueConduit at ASDWA 2022 Conference
Going to Scottsdale for the ASDWA 2022 Conference? So are we! See you there. BlueConduit will exhibit at the 37th American Society of Drinking Water Administrators annual conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The event is October 17-19. You may attend in-person or virtually. The session on lead, is available for virtual attendees on Monday, October 17 […]
Lead-Free Water Challenge: Articles and Webinar
As part of the Lead-Free Water Challenge, BlueConduit has been working with the Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) and other partners to help communities around the nation remove lead pipes. At the one-year mark in this initiative, EPIC is hosting a webinar and has published several articles about the effort. Lead-Free Water Challenge Webinar EPIC […]
WEFTEC 2022 + CrocTank in New Orleans
BlueConduit is headed to New Orleans! Join us at WEFTEC 2022. It will be held in New Orleans, LA from October 8-12, 2022 at the Morial Convention Center. Come hear us in the CrocTank in the Innovation Showcase & Theater on Monday October 10, 3-4PM CT. Then, spend more time with BlueConduit’s Metise Moore, Ashley Richardson […]
In the News: Jared Webb profile on Working AI
DeepLearning.ai profiled BlueConduit’s Chief Data Scientist, Jared Webb. The question and answer article “Working AI: How a Former Academic Helped Launch a Company that Makes Cities Healthier” (full article) explored BlueConduit’s history and what Jared looks for in data science candidates. From the intro: Jared Webb is the head of data science at BlueConduit, a […]
See you at NEWWA 2022 in Newport
BlueConduit is headed to Rhode Island! The New England Water Works Association Annual Conference will be held in Newport, RI from September 18-21, 2022 at the Newport Marriott Hotel. Come and here from our Director of Municipal Sales, Kristy McGrath. From the conference schedule: Session B – Asset Management & Data Integration | 1:20 PM […]
Meet The Team: Kari Paine
Kara is BlueConduit’s Senior Product Designer. Here’s a quick Q&A with Kari. Why did you join BlueConduit? I love collaborating with all the smart minds at BlueConduit! Great people and great work. It’s a joy to work on creative designs that help solve hard problems. What professional experience and expertise do you bring to BlueConduit? […]
Funding for lead pipe replacement falls short for Midwest
Join us at NAWC Water Summit 2022!
Will we see you at the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) – Water Summit in Miami? Join BlueConduit to hear from and network with some key water industry leadership in the US. This two-day event will allow you to hear from industry executives and policy experts on issues regarding the industry. The NAWC – […]
Machine Learning and LSL Talks in Portland, Oregon
Come and learn about financing the future of water with BlueConduit! Financing Solutions for Water Infrastructure On September 14-16, 2022, BlueConduit will be headed to Portland, Oregon! Join us in attending the WIFIA/SRF Workshop to discuss ways the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA), and the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds […]
LSLR In the News: Cities left behind
August 26, 2022 – Associated Press Reporter Michael Phillis spoke with Radhika Fox of the US EPA Department of Water, Eric Oswalt of Michigan’s Drinking Water Division, Erik Olson of NRDC, and Eric Schwartz of BlueConduit among others. The article, which focused on Michigan, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Iowa, covered the different commitments and progress of […]
Meet the Team: Sydney Trieu
Sydney is BlueConduit’s data scientist. Here’s a quick Q&A with Sydney. Why did you join BlueConduit? I joined BlueConduit because working for a company with strong values and a social mission was my number one priority in my post-grad job hunt. It’s often said that we live in an era of data deluge, but that […]
Let’s Talk Lead Pipes at MI-ACE 2022!
Headed to Traverse City for the Michigan ACE Conference? Join us as we sponsor and speak at the American Water Works Association MI-ACE 2022! The conference will take place on September 13-16 at the Grand Traverse Resort. Three talks on LSLI and LSLR Wednesday 9/14 Make sure to attend these talks on lead service line […]
Get the Lead Out at WIC 2022!
Join BlueConduit as we attend the AWWA Water Infrastructure Conference in Portland, Oregon! We look forward to seeing you there! Service Lines Inventory and Replacement Plans This conference—including three days of exhibits—will address essential water infrastructure planning, water loss, and reinvestment strategies. Speaking on behalf of BlueConduit is our very own Ian Robinson. The conference […]
Meet the Team: Ian Robinson
Ian is BlueConduit’s President and Chief Operating Officer. Here’s a quick Q&A with Ian. Why did you join BlueConduit? I believe in the power of business to drive positive change for society. I chose educational and career opportunities, including my decision to join BlueConduit, based on that thesis. After obtaining my dual MBA and MS […]
Data Science and LSL Talks in Ocean City and Topeka
The BlueConduit team will speak on data science and lead service line (LSL) inventory and replacement at two upcoming conferences at the end of August. Hope to see you there! Data Inequities, AI, and Environmental Justice at Chesapeake Tri-Association Conference Hear from BlueConduit’s Raanan Gurewitsch at the Tri-Association AWWA conference. The Tri-Association conference covers Maryland, […]
See you at PWX 2022 in Charlotte
Headed to PWX 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina? See you there! Find BlueConduit at PWX 2022 in Charlotte The American Public Works Association’s Annual PWX Meeting will be held at the Charlotte Convention Center August 28–31, 2022. Sunday, August 28 – New Product Showcase & Theater 2-2:20pm | Get the Lead out of the Ground […]
EPA Service Line Inventory Guidance includes Machine Learning Recommendations
On August 4, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Service Line Inventory Guidance. On the EPA’s LCRR page, you can find its Guidance for Developing and Maintaining a Service Line Inventory (PDF) and an Inventory Template (XLS). BlueConduit is proud to have our work cited in several sections of the Guidance, including […]
Video: Spotlight on America on how AI can help communities with lead pipes
Spotlight on America’s Duane Pohlman, Alex Brauer, and Andrea Nejman traveled to Michigan to investigate the issue of hazardous lead pipes in our drinking water system. They came to Ann Arbor to talk to BlueConduit’s co-Founder and co-CEO Eric Schwartz, and they filmed lead service line replacements in Detroit, courtesy of the Detroit Water and […]
Press Coverage of Buffalo Lead Map Project Launch
On July 20, Heart of the Community Neighborhoods, Citizen Action of New York, Open Buffalo, Buffalo Sewer Authority, BlueConduit, NRDC, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, and elected representatives from New York held a press conference about the launch of a community-led project to locate and remove lead drinking water service lines in Buffalo. The project […]
Buffalo Community Groups Join Map Project To Find and Replace Lead Water Pipes
Community advocates, the water utility, and mapping experts collaborate to document where Buffalo’s lead pipes are located, as records are incomplete or inaccurate BUFFALO, NY (July 20, 2022) – Buffalo will be one of the first cities in the nation to deploy cutting-edge machine learning to solve a century-old problem: the location of an estimated 40,000 […]
ECOS STEP Meeting features Lead Service Line Replacement – July 2022
The Environmental Council of the States will hold their annual State Environmental Protection (STEP) Meeting July 28, 2022 in Arlington, Virginia. This year’s conference theme is Putting Environmental Infrastructure to Work. Each summer, the State Environmental Protection (STEP) Meeting takes a deep dive into a priority issue for the ECOS membership. In light of historic […]
The Rockefeller Foundation commitment helps scale LSL inventory and removal nationwide
BlueConduit’s innovative approach to replace 5 million service lines affecting 10 million homes helps utilities avoid digging the wrong place, saving up to 70% NEW YORK | July 7, 2022 – The Rockefeller Foundation announced $1 million to scale BlueConduit’s artificial intelligence-centered approach to identifying and removing lead pipes affecting 10 million homes across the United […]
Let’s talk Lead Service Lines at One Water Ohio
Going to the One Water Ohio event? See you there! Let’s talk about how to find and remove lead pipes in our drinking water system. One Water Ohio is a joint effort of the Ohio Water Environment Association and the Ohio Section of the American Water Works Association. The conference will be held at the […]
Meet the Team: Ashley Lewis
Ashley Lewis is BlueConduit’s Operations Support Specialist. Here’s a quick Q&A with Ashley. Why did you join BlueConduit? I found BlueConduit through an Indeed posting. I was drawn to the company because of the work they did to help resolve the Flint water crisis – a difficult topic and an issue close to my heart. […]
BlueConduit launches new software to locate and replace lead service lines
BlueConduit Has Inventoried over 1 Million Lead Pipes in and Worked with Over 50 Cities in the U.S. and Canada (ANN ARBOR, Mich.) June 8, 2022 –– BlueConduit, a water infrastructure and asset modernization industry leader, launched its machine-learning software to locate lead service lines (LSLs) in cities in the United States and Canada. The […]
Let’s talk Lead Service Lines at AWWA’s ACE22
Going to San Antonio, TX for AWWA’s ACE22? The American Water Works Association’s national ACE22 Conference will take place in person June 12-15 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Ready to plan your lead service line inventory and replacement program? Let’s chat at AWWA’s ACE22! Come find BlueConduit’s booth in the Innovation Hub (#22079 […]
