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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Locating Water System Problems Using GIS and Remote Sensing Tools
Is there any GIS or remote sensing tools for homing in on water system problems and identifying the areas where you need to do the work? Heather: There are certain GIS tools that can be used if you have already, say a GIS map of your system. One thing you can use is GPS. And take a GPS …
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Water Rationing Lifted in Taiwan as Worst Drought Ends
Taiwan has experienced its worst drought in 67 years over the last few months, but with a downpour of seasonal rain, the drought was declared finished this month. However, severe water rationing was put in place for the duration of the drought, and compared to the rationing that Californian's …
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Basic Asset Management Strategy – Zeroing On Infrastructure Issues
In the previous blog post titled "Critical Issues to Consider in Asset Management System Improvement," Heather and Ross discussed some important steps and matters to consider. Heather emphasized that focusing on the actual problem will enable the organization to spend wisely. Below are what …
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Infrastructure Asset Management Effect of the LAX Stormwater System
On May 28th Los Angeles authorities announced that two separate drainage systems would be built underground to capture Stormwater runoff from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Mayor Eric Garcetti is concerned that the water runoff from the airport is both being wasted and causing pollution …
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Critical Issues to Consider in Asset Management System Improvement
On 12 May 2015, Ross Waugh and Heather Himmelberger held the third "Ask the Expert Asset Management Webinar." Inframanage presents the topics that were discussed in the webinar, which was attended by infrastructure asset management practitioners in the USA. A webinar participant asked the …
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Chicago is Taking the Waste out of Wastewater for Eco-friendly Use
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago built the largest phosphorus recovery facility in the world at Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, which opened in 2016. Phosphorus and other nutrients are usually lost during wastewater treatment, but executive director David St. …
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Should Investors Put Their Money In Infrastructure?
Infrastructure is fast becoming a very popular investment choice. However, some individuals believe that the market is not as secure as it could be, mostly due to the competition that occurs between infrastructure companies. This competition causes perfectly sound infrastructure like toll …
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Is it Time to Stop Growing Cotton in the Arizona Desert?
In the middle of the dry, Sonoran Desert of Arizona, the Wuertz family (and several others) have been farming cotton for generations. This was once considered an exciting accomplishment, but now it weighs on their consciences, as this now unneeded crop siphons so much of Arizona's limited water …
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Best Infrastructure Asset Management – NE Fixes South Platte River Issue
The South Platte River that flows into Nebraska has been recently high but flooding impact has been limited. Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) board spent almost $17 million over the last few years to rehabilitate three Dawson County irrigation canals to deal with the excess water …
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San Angelo TX Mulls Potable Reuse – Infrastructure Asset Management View
According to a study that began last year, San Angelo, Texas, has less than 15 months of water before it is all dried up. In light of this knowledge, the city is very seriously considering turning to potable reuse as a source of drinking water. The city's water utility director, Bill Riley, …
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