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Level of Progress in Utility Asset Management: Survey Results

To measure the general progress of asset management (AM) practices among North American utilities, a follow-up survey to the 2015 Level of Progress in Asset Management was issued in June 2020. This report highlights a general comparison to the 2015 survey results and was meant to asses the state of the water sector AM practices and policies.

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Key Data to Inform Government Asset Management Policies

Many state and federal agencies have policies (e.g., laws, regulations, incentives, practices, procedures, and administrative actions), or are considering policies, to address water infrastructure needs. How will state and federal officials measure the success of such policies? And how will agencies that are considering new policies decide which ones to adopt? This report identifies data and information that agencies can use to better assess water infrastructure needs of utilities of all sizes within their jurisdiction as well as develop, implement, and evaluate policies intended to help meet these needs.

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Asset Management Definitions Guidebook

A vernacular is emerging among water utility Asset Management professionals. It includes some concepts and nuanced uses of terms that are only understood by advanced practitioners. And even advanced practitioners disagree about the use of certain words and phrases. This can lead to poor communication and inconsistencies in the water industry. This guidebook defines terms commonly used in water utility Asset Management practice.

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Leading Business Practices in Asset Management

Following the 2015 survey on the level of progress in utility asset management, this report highlights some of the leading practices identified to provide more information on what leading utilities are doing. The case studies are intended to serve as a resource for other utilities to learn from their experience and to help improve asset management programs.

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Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Programs, Survey of Fiscal Sustainability Plan and Asset Management Requirements

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AWWA Policy Statements

AWWA’s policy statements are brief statements on protecting and improving water supply, water quality, management, and the interests of the public and the environment. They are written by consensus, subject to review and comment by AWWA committees, councils, and members. Because they represent AWWA’s position on these matters, they are approved by the AWWA Executive Committee of the board of directors.

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Technical Committee Engagement

AWWA members are recognized globally for their industry expertise and their generosity in sharing that expertise for a better world through better water. AWWA members participate in committee activities, developing conference programs, writing technical manuals, developing standards, creating educational content and contributing to AWWA publications. Committee members primarily interact through conference calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings at conferences and events.

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The following committees are active in addressing asset management issues:

Asset Management Committee

Water Main Condition Assessment Committee

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