Sandy Kutzing and Claire Baldwin are among the distinguished experts hosting an upcoming workshop at the American Water Works Association's annual conference, which will provide executive leaders and decision makers with the tools to plan for uncertainty and build resilient compliance and removal programs.
Scenario Planning for LSL Replacement Programs
The pre-conference workshop, Scenario Planning for Lead Service Line Replacement Programs, will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM in Denver, Colorado. This full-day, interactive session is designed to help utilities address regulatory changes, funding fluctuations, and public engagement challenges through expert-led scenario planning exercises and hands-on problem-solving.
With the new administration bringing uncertainty to the future of the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), utilities must navigate evolving regulations and fluctuating funding while continuing to provide safe drinking water for their communities.
This workshop will provide key insights on:
- Regulatory and funding shifts - How evolving LSLR requirements impact program strategy
- Budgeting with unknowns - Methods for prioritizing limited resources and maximizing funding
- Public engagement - Best practices for communicating program goals and uncertainties
- Strategic planning - Scenario planning techniques to future-proof replacement efforts
- Sandy Kutzing, PE, PMP, CDM Smith - A leader in LCR compliance and LSLR program strategy
- Dr. Claire Baldwin, PhD, CDM Smith - A specialist in stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution
- William Elledge, PE, Assoc. DBIA, DC Water - A strategic planning expert in water and sewer infrastructure
- Rebecca Slabaugh, PE, Arcadis - A regulatory compliance and infrastructure resilience specialist
CDM Smith is a privately owned engineering and construction firm providing legendary client service and smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy, and facilities. Passionate about our work and invested in each other, we are inspired to think and driven to solve the world's environmental and infrastructure challenges.
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