At least a million miles of pipes distribute America’s drinking water. Many of them were installed in the early to the mid-20th century with a lifespan of 75 to 100 years. Though the quality of US drinking water stays high, possible contamination commands continuous attention. Reading the NRDC’s 21 September 2017 press release headline, “Newark’s Lead in […]
Water Utilities Infrastructure Management Challenges in the USA
As you quench your thirst, consider the various processes your drinking water had to undertake before you can finally drink it. Bear in mind also the water utilities infrastructure management challenges that water authorities are facing in the USA. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that the US has one of the most dependable and safest […]
What the Oldest Working Public Utilities in the US Tell Us
Halloween season already came to pass but issues in US infrastructure still remain to haunt us. The aging public utilities have long been an issue and a challenging infrastructure asset management hurdle. If you are not too worried about the current state of US infrastructure, maybe you will start showing concern when you discover the […]
Is the US Infrastructure Plan Taking a Back Step?
A national infrastructure asset management plan done right makes the economy more productive. Building infrastructure means generating jobs. It also means better and safer road access, cleaner water and extensive water accessibility, more organized stable electrical supplies, and a well-improved lifestyle for the public. The benefits are undeniably there, but while we can readily […]
Enhancing Infrastructure Management through Digital Applications
Information Technology changed the way we lived. Before, we only have the reality on the ground, and the means of communication and connection with other people of different nations were limited. Now, we have an alternative reality, the online world, and the information superhighway. We have witnessed the profound impact of information technology in terms […]