AWWA ACE59843

This slide presentation outlines information on assessment and renewal of water distribution systems. Topics covered include: purposes of AwwaRF 2772; infrastructure investment needs; needs studies; vital statistics; issue tree of distribution system integrity problems; issue tree of solutions to DS integrity problems; expert opinion; planning and prioritization; major issues on infrastructure management; results in general; condition assessment results; utility motivation; task map; growth of distribution system technology; examples from the workshop; Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans - Water Distribution System Assessment and Hydraulic Model; pipeline replacement model; failure classification system; performance and reconstruction for distribution system of Kobe Water against the 1995 Kobe Earthquake; and, Development of a 50-Year Maintenance Plan for SFWMD Infrastructure.