Building values-based AI at BlueConduit
BlueConduit co-founder Jake Abernethy’s new article in Fortune magazine highlights the importance, and growing competitive advantage of, incorporating clear values and behaviors into AI tools.
Customer notifications & LCR compliance
We talk a lot about ‘compliance’ but the reality is that compliance is complicated and changes over time. This series breaks down compliance requirements across the LCR and the proposed LCRI to help you understand the who, what, and when of compliance.
BlueConduit wins Esri GIS for Good Award
BlueConduit is pleased to announce it has received the GIS for Good award at the 2024 Esri Partner Conference (EPC) held March 10–11, 2024 in Palm Springs, California.
BlueConduit responds to EPA LCRI proposal
A reliable lead service line inventory is essential to meet upcoming compliance requirements in the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). BlueConduit outlines its comments submitted to the EPA around this guidance.
Meet The Team: Carrie Shunia
Carrie is BlueConduit’s Marketing Manager. Get to know Carrie through this quick Q&A.
Detroit reaches LSL removal milestone
Facing a problem that could normally cost billions of dollars over 40 years, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) finds that BlueConduit’s machine learning technology can help them do the impossible quickly and on a budget.
LCR & LCRI compliance explained
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed changes to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) with the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). Long term, LCRI compliance means that every service line made of lead or galvanized-requiring-replacement materials will be replaced. How do we get there?
Meet The Team: Kristy McGrath
Kristy is BlueConduit’s Vice President of Sales and Commercial Strategy. Here’s a quick Q&A with Kristy.
Updated Michigan LSLI deadline & guidance
Clean drinking water and lead pipe removal has been top of mind in Michigan since the Flint water crisis. In 2018, the State of Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) amended the state’s Safe Drinking Water Act to require water supplies to develop and maintain a Complete Distribution System Materials Inventory (CDSMI). […]
BlueConduit Selected for Water Innovation Pilot
BlueConduit is excited to announce the selection of our pilot project by the Sustainable Access Solution Fund.
Why model when inventory is nearly done?
You’ve been hard at work on your lead service line inventory and your team is nearing inventory completion. But even with a draft inventory complete, your compliance work isn’t done. Learn more.
How Can AI Help Make Drinking Water Safe?
All water utilities face an October 2024 deadline to inventory their water lines. By using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), utilities can drastically save time, money, and reduce field excavation. ICYMI: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed changes to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) with the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements […]
Case Study: Getting the Lead Out in Halifax
“The BlueConduit Model has allowed us to reduce the overall number of hydrovacs we need to do to confirm service material. This means we can focus hydrovacs on the services of greatest uncertainty and spend more resources on removing lead servicing lines, ultimately improving public health.” Wendy Krkosek, Ph.D., P. Eng., Water Quality Manager, Halifax […]
What LCRI means for water utilities
On November 30, 2023, the EPA released its Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). The proposed changes would add substantial requirements for water systems. How should water systems start to prepare for compliance?
UK Water Industry Lead Knowledge Sharing
The potential for lead exposure through drinking water remains a risk in many communities around the world, Tech originally created to help US communities find and replace their lead service lines is gaining acceptance beyond our borders. On November 30, 2023, Jared Webb spoke on predictive modeling for lead service lines at a meeting of […]
Video: Kristy McGrath talks LSLI at WEFTEC
WaterWorld’s Editor-in-Chief Mandy Crispin chats with BlueConduit’s VP of Sales Kristy McGrath in this video interview from WEFTEC 2023. The two discussed the upcoming EPA Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) deadline of October 2024. They spoke at the October 2023 WEFTEC conference in Chicago, Illinois. Watch the full video on the WaterWorld website. Here links […]
December: Esri Mid-Atlantic User Conference in Philadelphia
Headed to the Esri Mid-Atlantic User Conference in Philadelphia December 13-14? Let’s talk about how we can help you leverage predictive modeling for your service line inventory within ArcGIS Online. What: Esri Mid-Atlantic User Conference Where: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown When: December 13-14 Agenda at a Glance Come by and say hello to Kristy McGrath during […]
Webinar: Best Practices for Service Line Inventory Prep
Mark your calendars for the upcoming service line inventory prep webinar. BlueConduit’s co-founder Eric Schwartz will talk with WaterWorld’s Editor-in-Chief Mandy Crispin about preparing your service line materials inventory ahead of the EPA deadline. Topic: How water utilities can use best practices to prepare their service line inventory ahead of the EPA Deadline. When: Thursday, […]
South Bend Utilities LSL Inventory Case Study
Curious how a water utility goes from no information about their laterals to a service line inventory? That’s the story shared by Michelle Smith, Director of Water Quality for South Bend Utilities, about the LSL Inventory program. Michelle shared her perspective in an article in a Water Finance & Management special report on Future-Proofing Water […]
Esri Recognizes BlueConduit with Innovative Analytics Partner Award
BlueConduit is proud to accept the Esri partner award for Innovative Analytics at the 2023 Esri Infrastructure Management and GIS (IMGIS) Conference. Congratulations to all of the partner award winners, especially those in the Water sector: Axim Geospatial and Elements XS. Ian Robinson attended the conference and accepted the partner award from Esri’s Derek Lorbiecki, […]
Why representative samples matter
Communities sometimes balk when asked to inspect service lines in order to gather a “representative sample” of their water system for predictive modeling of their service line materials. After all, they already have a recent sample or survey of some portion of their water system. They may have been reassured by some experts that as […]
Cary Utilities LCRR compliance case study
Read the case study about how Cary Utilities Department is inventorying its service line materials for Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) compliance. To do so efficiently, they are using ArcGIS and BlueConduit predictive modeling. Combining the Esri LSLI solution with the Esri-BlueConduit integration has proven to be a one-stop solution for Cary, where staff […]
Webinar: Water Utilities & Lead Line Inventory
The City of Detroit and BlueConduit will participate in the upcoming Water Utilities & Lead Line Inventory Webinar to be held Thursday October 26, 2023 at 10-11:30 AM MT. This event is one in a series on Using GIS for State and Local Government Asset Management. You can register for the event now at Asset […]
BlueConduit integrates with Esri GIS
Data science and location intelligence collaborate for Lead and Copper Rule Revision compliance (ANN ARBOR, Michigan) September 27, 2023 — Water analytics pioneer BlueConduit proudly announces its integration with Esri, the global leader in location intelligence. This technical integration and go-to-market partnership will bring BlueConduit’s machine learning to utilities using Esri ArcGIS technology. Water utility […]
Lead service lines at World Water-Tech 2023
The World Water-Tech North America conference will be held October 25-26 in Los Angeles, California. Lead service lines will be part of the discussion “Asset Management: Predictive Technologies for Detection, Prevention, and Repairs” at 2:45PM on Wednesday October 25. Asset Management: Predictive Technologies for Detection, Prevention, and Repairs Be sure to drop by the session.
Catch BlueConduit at WEFTEC 2023
BlueConduit will be headed to Chicago! Join us at WEFTEC 2023 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Here are some of the highlights and where to catch us: We’re ready to discuss all things LCRR compliance, including how to get started with your inventory prep (including where to get our free tools), what to do if you […]
See you at MI-ACE 2023 in Port Huron
Headed to MI-ACE 2023? The Michigan section of the American Water Works Association will hold its 85th Annual Conference and Exhibit Tuesday, September 12 to Friday, September 15 in Port Huron. Join us at the Blue Water Convention Center for the continuing education, technical presentations that week. Find us on Wednesday, September 13 at Booth […]
Free LCRR data validation tool launch
Ready to check if your inventory data matches the EPA template? We have launched an online data validation tool that allows you to upload your data, map fields and values, and see potential errors and warnings. This tool is free of charge. Use it to ensure your data is LCRR compliant via a few simple […]
August 2023 Water Utility Events
BlueConduit will be in St. Paul, Minnesota, Columbus, Ohio, and Ocean City, Maryland in August. Let’s connect! August 16 | Esri Midwest Water User Group | St. Paul, MN Come to network with other water utilities, hear the presentations. BlueConduit is sponsoring the lunch and will also present at the event. Register on Eventbrite. August […]
Estimating LSL counts & replacement costs
It’s estimated 9 million lead pipes carry drinking water to millions of people in the U.S. (ANN ARBOR, Mich.) July 10, 2023 — Water utilities nationwide are working to find and replace their lead service lines (LSLs) without knowing how many are in their system. To help utilities plan, water analytics pioneer BlueConduit launched a […]
