Deteriorating Water System: Where Do I Start?

Upon election the Mayor of Monticello, Allen Maxwell, quickly realized the issue he inherited with a deteriorating water system.  For many years Monticello Water Department Employees were tasked daily with patching the leaking water system.  Mayor Maxwell envisioned a system where he could quickly and easily visualize where the water leaks were occurring so he could make a case for the replacement of the old deteriorating pipes.  Through a partnership with a local GIS company, EFS GeoTechnologies, the two entities began developing the system below. The Monticello Water Repairs database was developed with the EFS’ EDGE GIS.  EDGE allows for quick, easy visualization and analysis of the water leak locations mapped by Monticello Water Department Employees using EFS’ EDGE for Field Data Collectors solution.  This allowed the visualization of the data for replacement of pipes instead of patching and ultimately led to making a case for the replacement of Monticello’s old water system.

60% 0f leaks in 19% of City Area.

Results:

• Magnitude of Leak Problem Realized
• Targeted Areas for Line Replacement versus Leak Repair
• Following a comprehensive 2 year study, the City entered into a $10 Million Performance Contract with Siemens Industry, Inc to upgrade the Water System
• Additonal Projects: Utilized EDGE for Fire Hydrants, Bulk Trash Dumpsters, Trash Truck Routing & Airport Obstructions

EFS GeoTechnologies is an Aerial Photography and GIS Services company based in Monticello, Arkansas. To learn more about EFS please visit www.EFSGEOTECH.com.  Also, to receive updates from EFS you can follow them on Facebook and Twitter.