Sustainability through Infrastructure Analysis

摘要

With today's economic climate utilities are being challenged to do more for less. Water systems must continue to operate reliably even though infrastructure is aging to a point where it is becoming more prone to deterioration-related failure. Systems must also be able to adapt to increasing demands due to growth, regulatory demands, service levels etc. Given these challenges, utilities have the following alternatives available: 1. Increase rates 2. Adjust levels of service 3. Find opportunities for efficiency A comprehensive approach to asset management can help achieve efficiency: support assets reaching their expect life or perhaps even extend their life, and improve the performance of existing infrastructure.