Stormwater

January 2018 - June 2018 - So far, we have initiated the project, established subcontracts and project management systems, and embarked on the first two tasks. Work to date includes a kick-off call with WRF staff and the Project Advisory Committee, and another kickoff call with participating utilities.

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

Work continued on Task 1 Collect and Analyze Utility Billing Data and Meter Sizing Methods.

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

Field studies are being conducted or have been completed at 10 public water systems in the United States and Canada.

November 15, 2017 - May 15, 2018 — The objectives of this project are to describe models, methods, and practices currently used to forecast long-term demand, and to support water resources and infrastructure planning and management by developing recommendations that will help improve the role and effectiveness of demand forecasting practices.

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 A revised document will be included in the draft report that will accompany the draft guidance slidedoc.

January 1, 2018 – July 1, 2018 - Collect and review the literature on implementation of condition assessment smart technologies at water utilities and in other industries that share similar asset systems/inventories with cross-over potential to the water industry.

October 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018 - Finalized the survey analysis result summary as part of Task 2 (State of the Industry Survey) based on the comments from Project Advisory Committee (PAC) members.