Case Study: City of Smyrna achieves proactive LCRI school and childcare sampling compliance with 120Water

City of Smyrna gets over half of facilities sampled in 5 months with 120Water

The City of Smyrna, Georgia, proactively sought to comply with the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) for its schools and childcare facilities ahead of the 2027 deadline. Facing challenges with low response rates from facility operators using initial outreach methods, the city partnered with 120Water to overcome these hurdles. With limited staff, they needed an efficient way to drive participation in the required lead sampling program.

120Water provided a tailored solution that included strategic guidance, revamped visual outreach materials, and easy-to-use sample kits. The city's director personally visited facilities to explain the program. Combined with integrating the requirement into the business license renewal process, this approach yielded significant results. Within five months, over half of the facilities submitted samples, none of which detected lead, creating a repeatable process for future compliance and building public trust.

City of Smyrna