LSLR Collaborative Awards at ACE26: CDM Smith programs receive recognition in seven categories

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This article highlights LSLRC award winners recognized at ACE26 for leadership in lead service line replacement. CDM Smith received multiple honors across technical innovation, community engagement, funding innovation, and policy work tied to water utility infrastructure programs. The piece emphasizes large-scale municipal replacement efforts in Newark, Washington, DC, Milwaukee, Saint Paul, and Trenton, along with the role of shared tools, outreach, and funding strategies. It also shows how utilities and engineering partners are using data, construction methods, and policy changes to accelerate replacement work and expand equitable access.

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