Incentive Program Launched For Small Municipalities To Replace Their Lead Pipes The Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) has announced the launch of a Lead-Free Water Challenge to help incentivize small municipalities to remove and replace their lead service lines. EPIC will select five municipalities or public water systems who will receive technical assistance, connections to resources and funders, policy guidance, and information-sharing through peer networks with the goal of removing all lead pipes. EPIC encourages interested municipalities and small water systems to apply on the Lead-Free Water Challenge webpage, where they can find additional information on the program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through June 15, 2021.