Implementing and Using GIS in Water Distribution Systems Jason Britton GIS/Contract Coordinator Madison County Water Department
Reasons to Implement GIS Increased Accuracy in Identifying Your Infrastructure Increased Accuracy in Identifying Your Infrastructure Field Aid for System Operators, Inspectors, and Construction Crews Field Aid for System Operators, Inspectors, and Construction Crews Increased Ability to Plan for Construction Projects Such As Main Upgrades or New Main Installation Increased Ability to Plan for Construction Projects Such As Main Upgrades or New Main Installation Increased Accuracy of Information Given to the Public Increased Accuracy of Information Given to the Public
Reasons to Implement GIS (Cont.) Identify Areas that Need Fire Protection Identify Areas that Need Fire Protection Establish Distinct Service Zone Borders Establish Distinct Service Zone Borders Identify Areas of Lost Revenue Identify Areas of Lost Revenue Retiring Employees Retiring Employees Stay Ahead of Government Mandates Stay Ahead of Government Mandates
Cost of Implementing GIS The Cost of Implementing GIS Can Seem Very Expensive The Cost of Implementing GIS Can Seem Very Expensive In Reality, Cost Can be Surprisingly Low In Reality, Cost Can be Surprisingly Low A Water Provider Can Implement GIS for the Cost of a Computer w/ an Internet Connection, GPS Equipment, and Basic GIS Software A Water Provider Can Implement GIS for the Cost of a Computer w/ an Internet Connection, GPS Equipment, and Basic GIS Software Software Training, Hiring a Consultant, or Hiring GIS Personnel Software Training, Hiring a Consultant, or Hiring GIS Personnel
GIS Implementation Identify Your GIS Priorities Identify Your GIS Priorities Coordinate With Other County Entities Coordinate With Other County Entities Look Online for Free GIS Data Look Online for Free GIS Data Start with the Basics – Big Pieces of Infrastructure to Smaller Ones Start with the Basics – Big Pieces of Infrastructure to Smaller Ones Rely on Your Fellow Employees for Help Rely on Your Fellow Employees for Help Be Dedicated to the Process Be Dedicated to the Process Realize a GIS is Always a Work in Progress Realize a GIS is Always a Work in Progress
Types of Info to Include Main Size, Type, Depth, Distance off Pavement Main Size, Type, Depth, Distance off Pavement Valve Locations in Relation To Road Centerline or Edges of Pavement Valve Locations in Relation To Road Centerline or Edges of Pavement Building Footprints and Addresses Building Footprints and Addresses Possible Utility Hazards Possible Utility Hazards Data on Water Facilities Data on Water Facilities
Madison County Water GIS
MCWD Leak Analysis
MCWD Meter Replacement
MCWD Pressure Zones