The US aging infrastructure has been affecting the American lives for many years now. The country’s infrastructure is crumbling and the government must act fast. The USA infrastructure at the Federal level received a D+ rating from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on a scale of A through F. This is the same […]
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Why Infrastructure Management Planning is Needed for Wastewater System Maintenance
Have you ever wondered how our towns and cities are coping with wastewater? Imagine the volume of liquid waste coming from households, factories, and other industries. Developed countries like the US, wastewater is treated first before it is released back to the environment. Before, some countries would just release wastewater straight into the river, lakes, […]
Finished Water Storage Infrastructure, Its Purpose and Management
Have you ever wondered what are finished storage water tanks for? Does the water they hold safe to drink? Yes, it’s that big water container that you see in your community. It’s a water reservoir purposed for many uses. It’s called finished water storage system. Unlike natural sources where water movement is part of the […]
Achieving Infrastructure Management Sustainability of Aging Water Utilities USA
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 […]