Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have been developing new ways to approach water infrastructure design in light of climate change uncertainty. To explain their concept, they use the city of Mombasa, Kenya, as an example. Mombasa is contemplating erecting a new dam to increase water supply capacity for its projected population growth. The city has two options: … [Read more...]
USA’s Water Infrastructure Law Boosts Resilience and Risk Management
In October 2018, America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) was signed into law. The most immediate benefits of this legislation were the amounts of funding that various water utilities will be able to access. This Act has also introduced a systematic plan for risk and resilience management of water infrastructure. Community-based water systems must complete risk and resilience assessment plans … [Read more...]
Benefits and Challenges in Removing Aging Dams in the US
An article from the Resource for the Future website discusses the risks of aging dam infrastructures to life and property across the United States. Dismantling them would be the best option and will bring benefits to the environment and community. There are some 91,500 dams across the United States. The dams vary in age (from several decades up to a hundred years old), size (small and up to … [Read more...]
Water Shortage Management Needed in Pakistan
Pakistan, a beautiful and diverse nation full of song, dance, craftsmanship, colour, and chai-loving locals faces a very dire situation. It is predicted that by 2025 Pakistan could be in the middle of absolute water scarcity. The reasons for this are varied and convoluted - from outdated policy to inefficient irrigation, but the facts remain. Future Directions International … [Read more...]
Mandalay, Myanmar Aspires for Smart City Status
When one thinks of the great Smart Cities of Southeast Asia, the country of Myanmar doesn't usually hit anyone's radar. But in the historic capital of Mandalay, through the aid of the World Bank, city officials hope that their beloved home can indeed become a Smart City over the next couple of decades. The Sociable reports: "The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the French Agency for … [Read more...]
More Rainwater Capture Infrastructure in Tucson, AZ
Rainfall capture has always been a point of pride in Tucson, Arizona - especially with more rainfall on average over the past two years than has ever been seen historically. Of particular note is the Kino Pond - a cement-lined, fifty-foot pond that stores rainwater on Tucson's south side. This pond has worked wonders for keeping the area green and pristine and is known as the county's … [Read more...]
Flexibility as a Result of Reflective Water Infrastructure Planning
It is well acknowledged among water infrastructure management teams that much of the water use in households across the United States and other countries is extremely inefficient. Whether that is because bucket-loads of drinkable, treated water are being used to empty toilets with every flush or because too much energy is being consumed to get that water to private households in the first … [Read more...]
Future Demand Management of Levees in the American Midwest
In March 2019, flooding along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers has left the levee system damaged beyond the point of repair for many farmers in Midwestern states. Many residents consider relocation to be the only valid option as water levels are rising every time the rivers flood. The American Society of Civil Engineers has given the country's levee system a D grade, meaning significant … [Read more...]
The US and Japan Collaborate to Manage Water in South East Asia
Japan and the United States have been working together to promote sustainable development goals for water management in South East Asia for many years now. This partnership has been beneficial, and Japan has been implementing water management strategies around Asia through its own cities and partner cities since the 90s. The partnership between the two nations is worked out through … [Read more...]
Water-Saving Issues Worldwide and Asset Management Planning’s Role
The issue of saving water and consuming less of it continues to be a worldwide issue. Time and time again, it has been proven that people will not start conserving water until there are hard restrictions in place. Unfortunately, this is not enough - action must be taken now while there is still water to conserve. Education and attitudes around water usage need to change globally, and … [Read more...]
Funding Infrastructure Projects thru Using Data is the New Way
Funding infrastructure projects, whether it is upgrading existing ones or constructing new ones, involves massive investments. In the United States, the ASCE counted more than 45,000 of the country's bridges as structurally deficient, but these bridges serve hundreds of millions of trips daily despite their poor condition. Besides their transport infrastructures, including roads and … [Read more...]
Inframanage.com Achieves 100K+ Pageviews, Collected 163 Flags
The Inframanage.com site has reached 100,232 Pageviews and collected 163 flags in April 2021. This is a milestone achievement for the website since we started in July 2013. We have launched Inframanage.com to provide a worldwide resource for Infrastructure Management professionals. With garnering more than 100K page views in 163 countries, we are delighted to say we are on the right … [Read more...]
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