CDM Smith Wins Seven Awards for Lead Service Line Replacement Leadership
Event summary
- CDM Smith received seven awards at the LSLRC Collaborative Awards during ACE26 for its leadership in lead service line replacement (LSLR) programs.
- Sandy Kutzing, CDM Smith’s lead and copper strategy leader, was named Contractor/Consultant Extraordinaire for her technical expertise and community impact.
- DC Water’s Lead-Free DC program, managed by a CDM Smith-Ramboll Joint Venture, won Outstanding Leadership in LSL Replacement.
- Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) was recognized for Efficiency & Technical Innovation, with CDM Smith supporting its LSLR program management.
The big picture
CDM Smith’s recognition at ACE26 underscores the growing emphasis on lead service line replacement as a critical public health and infrastructure priority. The awards highlight the firm’s role in managing large-scale, community-centered programs, aligning with broader industry trends toward equitable access and technical innovation in water utilities. With billions of dollars in funding and regulatory mandates driving LSLR initiatives, CDM Smith is well-positioned to capitalize on this expanding market.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- Whether CDM Smith can sustain its leadership in LSLR programs as regulatory requirements and community expectations evolve.
- Funding Dynamics
- The pace at which federal and state funding for LSLR initiatives will be allocated, impacting program scalability.
- Technical Innovation
- How advancements in trenchless replacement methods and digital tools will further reduce costs and accelerate LSLR progress.
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