Drought across the Midwest is continuing to raise concerns over water scarcity and having the supply to meet future demand. In spite of this, some groups believe that finding the right price …
Controversy Surrounds O’Fallon, IL as They Prepare to Lease their Water Utility
The mayor of O'Fallon, Illinois says that leasing the city's water and wastewater systems to a private company would generate $50 million that could pay for citywide improvements. The issue of …
Richmond, Virginia Addresses its Combined Sewer Overflow Systems
Richmond, Virginia has had a fair amount of problems with its water mains recently which has led the city to debate whether they should or shouldn't boil their water. Their outdated combined sewer …
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John Oliver Attempts to Make Infrastructure “Sexy” to Show its Importance
When you hear the word "infrastructure", what is your initial reaction? "Cool!", "Wow", "Sexy", 'Important", or..."What?", "I don't know." This is exactly the point that popular comedian John Oliver …
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Carlisle, PA is Infrastructure Asset Management Planning for the Future of its Sewer System
In the 1950s, towns and cities across America invested in wastewater and water infrastructure, improving and constructing all the necessary systems and installing pipes in place. Then the focus of …
Asset Management Plan and the Importance of Business Processes and Practices
Ross says this topic creates a linking section in your Asset Management Plan, describing how you organize yourself to delivering an asset management plan using to best practices in the …
