The US Department of Agriculture announced on April 9th that it will be investing $73 million this year to rehabilitate and assess dams across the country in an attempt to make sure that this crucial …
Rural Water Infrastructure Projects Falter Due to Insufficient Federal Funding
In the USA, the federal government is responsible for contributing about $3 billion to complete several rural water projects around the country. This amount is tiny compared to the estimated $600 …
Infrastructure Asset Management Planning for US Towns with Limited Access to Clean Water
When you think of people with little or no access to clean water, usually developing countries come to mind, but many residents of the USA near the borderlands of Mexico are also suffering due to …
How to Deal with “Saw Tooth” Problem in Infrastructure Asset Management
Heather and Ross discussed how to deal with the “sawtooth” phenomenon in administering infrastructure asset management in the utility system. Heather maintained that having more leaders getting …
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Understanding the “Saw-tooth” Problem in Infrastructure Asset Management
Heather finds the "sawtooth" problem as a very interesting issue, which she experienced with utilities she has been working with. She concludes that Ross is right about the problem. She learned …
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Infrastructure Asset Management Planning – Funding Ports vs. Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Savannah, Georgia has always received major investment in its port, which has placed it in pristine condition, created many jobs, and gives the city a good economic vibe. What then is the problem? …
