Environmental & Public Health International

Environmental and Public Health International (EPHI) is a private organization advancing safe and equitable drinking water through specialized capacity-building training based on lessons from the Flint Water Crisis, cost modeling, and sustainable infrastructure planning.

EPHI provides training and technical assistance to regulators, utilities, and governments to strengthen drinking water policy and practice.

Our Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator (LSLRCC), recognized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), supports climate-resilient and equitable water systems.

Our work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations Global Compact Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Pledge, and the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

EPHI was founded by Anthony Ross, former United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Flint Safe Drinking Water Act Emergency Coordinator, and continues to support global efforts to ensure safe drinking water for all.

Recognized by Global, Scientific, and Policy Leaders:

• United Nations and Global Sustainability Partners

  • United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

  • United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

  • United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Action

  • World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) GREEN Technology Marketplace

  • United Nations Global Compact Water Action Hub

  • United Nations Decade Playbook

• Global Policy, Planning, and Transparency Leaders

  • World Bank

  • Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Policy Observatory

  • Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)

• United States Federal and Public Health Leaders

  • United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  • National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH)

  • Lead Innovation Hub (Environmental Defense Fund and Environmental Policy Innovation Center)

• Scientific and Technical Leaders

  • American Water Works Association (AWWA)

  • Water Program Portal

• Tribal and Community Leaders

  • Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI)

  • Cleveland Lead Advocates for Safe Housing (CLASH CLE)

  • River Network

• Planning and Professional Leaders

  • American Planning Association (APA) – Colorado, Hawai‘i, and Washington Chapters

  • American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) – Colorado Chapter

• Global Sustainability Leaders

  • Society for Ecological Restoration (SER)

• Academic and Research Leaders

  • Harvard University and Boston University Climate and Health Café

  • Duke University Clinical and Translational Science Institute

  • Yale University Green Chemistry for Sustainability Network