Making our old pipes new again! A North America Perspective – Alain Lalonde

Failure of ageing and deteriorated water mains is a threat to the structural integrity of a water supply network, causing adverse effects such as service disruptions, revenue loss, and property damage. However, just because something is old, doesn’t mean it needs replacing. Knowing your current asset health will reveal maintenance and capacity issues before they become problematic, enabling targeted planning both financially and operationally. This presentation is the second in a three-part series from Mueller showcasing how a staged approach to pipeline asset management using machine learning and non-invasive IOT technologies is being adopted by utilities around the world. Case studies will be shared highlighting the successful implementation of this approach in the North America region. Maintaining and upgrading North America’s water pipelines is a pressing infrastructure challenge. The AWWA estimates, that a 1 trillion-dollar investment in water pipelines is required over the next 25 years. Part 1 of this series was presented on May 8th covering the Asia Pacific region and Part 3 will showcase how this approach has been adapted in Europe and will be presented as part of this IWA series of Webinars on May 13th, 2020.