by Southwest EFC | Jun 29, 2026 | Asset Management, Wastewater
Photo Source: Aneesh Prodduturu on Pexels The overall goal of Asset Management planning is to help utilities make informed financial decisions about operating, managing, upgrading, and replacing utility assets. When investing in water infrastructure, decision-makers...
by Southwest EFC | Jun 26, 2026 | Asset Management, Wastewater
When deciding where to start the Asset Management journey, many staff feel overwhelmed and can get discouraged at the perception that Asset Management planning is a mountain to climb; however, every utility has resources available to start the process at a place...
by Southwest EFC | Jun 25, 2026 | Asset Management, Wastewater
Photo Source: Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University Asset Management is more than simply building an inventory of your assets. On the whole, Asset Management planning is a framework used for decision-making and long-term planning. Asset Management...
by Sami Stroud | May 15, 2026 | Asset Management
Source: SW EFC’s Integrated Asset Management Framework Introduction Asset management is a framework that provides water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities with tools and practices that can assist a system in operating, maintaining, and managing assets in a...
by AJ Barney | Apr 28, 2026 | Asset Management, Data Management, GIS, Utility Management, Wastewater
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers provide precise location data using satellite signals. If you are part of a water system, accurate location data is helpful to map assets, document infrastructure, and improve overall system management. ...
by Sami Stroud | Mar 5, 2026 | Asset Management, Small Water Systems
For small water systems operating with limited staff and constrained budgets, managing infrastructure effectively is essential. For these systems, pipes, treatment plants, pumps, storage tanks, vehicles, and equipment that deliver safe drinking water – resources that...
