Climate Change

Our approach to this project includes defining the notion of risk within utilities very broadly, followed by jointly identifying risks...

November 15, 2017 – May 15, 2018 - A report was drafted to provide background and context on alternative water supplies to workshop participants so that all attendees have general knowledge heading into the workshop. This report was sent to the PAC for review.

May 16, 2018 – November 15, 2018 - A draft report was completed during the previous reporting period. Results from the literature review will be included in the guidance slidedoc to support the “storyline.” A revised document will be included in the draft report that will accompany the draft guidance slidedoc.

The project has accomplished the following activities since the previous update: completed future condition data collection; completed current and future condition simulations; and more.

March 15, 2017-August 14, 2017 - The project has accomplished the following activities in the first six months

November 2017-April 2018 - A literature review document was developed based on gray and peer-reviewed articles, white papers, and other reports. 

The objectives of this project are to evaluate technologies and to develop a prototype capable of identifying service line materials.

Two sets of lead pipes are being conditioned for use in studying the timing and mechanisms for orthophosphate to effectively control lead concentrations.

An electronic survey questionnaire was sent out to over 100 water utility stakeholders to capture pertinent project information on various factors.

The goal of this research is to develop case studies on strategies and tools for applying risk management principles and innovative technologies to effectively manage deteriorating water system infrastructure.