In May 2015, the New Hampshire city of Dover noticed that somewhere within their water infrastructure was a massive leak - a leak losing millions of gallons of water per day. However, as of late June, the leak still hasn't been located. Dover Public Works is partnering with the state to try …
Richmond Hill, Georgia Builds New Wastewater Plant to Keep Water Permit
The city of Richmond Hill is due to complete its new Sterling Creek wastewater treatment facility in October 2015. The city has had a rocky road with its wastewater treatment in the past, receiving an honor from the Georgia Municipal Association in 2007, but in 2008 having to settle with the …
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Infrastructure Asset Management and the P3 Program of the US
Initially, mid-2014, the general consensus was that Washington would not be playing a part in P3s (Public-Private Partnerships) for water infrastructure projects anytime soon. Now, in June 2015, with a new federal loan program at his back, President Obama has proposed a budget for 2016 that …
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Funding Water Infrastructure Repair through Asset Management Planning
Using land sales to fund water infrastructure repair is not a new idea. Officials from Paris to New York City have used this strategy - mostly in the 19th century when cities were growing most quickly. It will be interesting to see whether or not funding through land sales will make a comeback …
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Infrastructure Asset Management – Creating Basic Inventory, Maintenance Program and Financial Matters
Answering the query on "Starting Asset Management Despite Lack of Financial or Human Resources", Heather explained that a simple inventory and one's knowledge of the water utility system are enough to initiate asset management. Basic Inventory Ross agrees with Heather that building a great …
Starting Asset Management Despite Lack of Financial or Human Resources
How would you suggest asset management be initiated in a situation where there is a basic lack of financial resources or skilled people? Heather: That’s a very good question. Kind of question of where do you start when you kind of feel, over overwhelmed, this is what it sounds …
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Asset Management – Secrets to Implementing an Efficient Asset Numbering System
In addition to explaining “How to Setup an Asset Numbering System”, Heather and Ross shared some important steps to achieve an efficient asset numbering system. Try out the asset numbering system on some assets Heather said that one thing to think about is we often hear stories of utilities …
Asset Management – How to Setup an Asset Numbering System
Can you please describe your approach for setting up an asset or equipment numbering system for a computerized maintenance management system. Ross: I have (written on asset numbering system) for the work I’ve done in Australasia. That’s the section of the International Infrastructure …
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Infrastructure Management – Integrated Water Cycle Management at Great Lakes Region
One of the biggest issues noted in the Great Lakes area is the fact that it has all been re-engineered for human habitation, which has altered the natural ecosystem of rainwater with the lakes, streams, rivers, and groundwater. In most of the Great Lakes cities, stormwater, municipal water …
EPA Study Declares Fracking in U.S. Not Harmful to Drinking Water
A new EPA draft assessment finally gives an evaluation that will make oil and gas companies leap with enthusiastic applause: hydraulic fracturing or "fracking", when done properly, has no negative impact on drinking water sources. This much anticipated, Congress-initiated study, released this …
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Asset Management Principles to Consider in Finding Suitable Leak Detection Gadgets
Still addressing the question in the previous blog post, "Locating Water System Problems Using GIS and Remote Sensing Tools", Heather and Ross shared basic principles in determining the right technology to use in troubleshooting water system issues. Heather: Yes, there are quite a few …
Carlsbad Wants to Prove Desalination is Worthwhile in California
The largest desalination plant in the Western Hemisphere is under construction in Carlsbad, California. Not everybody is happy about it, but Poseidon Water, the company building the plant and for desalination across the globe, the opening of the plant later this year is an opportunity to try and …
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