ASSET MANAGEMENT RESOURCES

• Why Can't America Fix Its Water Infrastructure?

  For a time, robust critical infrastructure set the United States apart from developing countries. However, its pipe networks, treatment plants, and pumps have degraded to the point that millions now lack access to potable water. Even more are plagued by sporadic crises that leave them without running water. What is America doing wrong?
• Fast-Growing Cities Have High Demand For Private Sector Contracting Partners

  The U.S. is experiencing a significant surge in population growth in certain regions, increasing the demand for enhancing or expanding basic infrastructure. The fast-growing areas of the country offer immediate opportunities for public-private partnerships as well as all types of contracting options.
• Water Storage Tanks 101: Getting The Most Out Of Your Tank

  Potable water utilities: What's really happening inside of your water storage tank? Let's explore this vital part of your water distribution system.
• Shifting Paradigms: How Proactive Strategies Are Revolutionizing Pipeline Management

  Proactive pipeline maintenance helps utilities address limited resources and aging infrastructure while maximizing return on investment, improving service quality, and building stronger support from customers and stakeholders.

• Illi-noise: Small Sounds Unearth Leaks, Big Savings For Chicago Suburb

  As one strategy to combat water loss through leakage, the Village of Oak Park, Illinois started a pilot project using acoustic loggers to listen for leaks in aging networks. The successful program helped identify 19 leaks that had not surfaced, making them otherwise undetectable.
• Improving Infrastructure Planning Is Essential To Delivery

  The water sector needs to build infrastructure at scale over the coming decades. Competing demands with other sectors over allocation of resources means a collaborative approach is vital.
• Helping To Keep Life Flowing: Hopeworks And American Water Forge Powerful Partnership For Social Impact

  A unique collaboration proves there is a pipeline of eager and talented water workforce candidates, if the industry seizes the opportunity to tap it.
• How Today's Water Facilities Are Successfully Integrating Advanced Technology, Data Analytics, And Predictive Modeling

  The water industry is seeing greater adoption of advanced technology, data analytics, and predictive modeling to enhance operational efficiency, improve equipment reliability, and ensure sustainability. These technology interventions need a concerted effort that considers people, processes, and technology to establish operational success after the planning phase.
• Criticality And Risk Analysis Helps Mojave Water Agency Optimize Maintenance Activities And Realize Cost Savings

  Amid a decrease in water supply and reliability, the MWA has seen a rise in costs and operational challenges related to regional expansion, increased regulatory requirements, climate change, and aging infrastructures. Despite these challenges, the MWA remains committed to managing groundwater basins sustainably, importing water responsibly, and proactively addressing risks using sound scientific practices.

• Bridging The Gap Between Capital Planning And Asset Management

  In this article, read about a platform that offers asset management solutions for utility companies, including tools for capital planning and risk assessment.