Project #4097

Optimizing Information Technology Solutions for Drinking Water Utilities

$209,410
Completed
Principal Investigator
Dave
Harris
Research Manager
Susan Turnquist Ph.D., MPA
Contractor
Red Oak Consulting
Utility Management
Intelligent Water Systems

Abstract

Identifies the drinking water industry's highest priority IT needs and creates a road map for research to meet those needs. Also identifies the types of IT products and services most needed in the industry. Conducted a workshop at which IT experts and managers representing all functional areas within water utilities identified current and emerging issues, focusing on areas that would be strengthened by research, and developed a prioritized, proactive research agenda. Published in 2009.