Abstract

GIS Database Development for Water Utility Management
Track: Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater
Authors: Megan Emami

Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board (COMB) is responsible for diversion of water to the South Coast of Santa Barbara County, California. The water is delivered through a twenty-six mile distribution pipeline known as the South Coast Conduit (SCC), the pipeline possesses over 200 assets which includes; valves, meters, instrumentation, turnouts, and four regulating reservoirs. COMB performs the operation and maintenance of the SCC pipeline. COMB has developed its database of assets in order to manage our system, including maintenance, and projects. By utilizing our GIS along with Fieldmapplet, our Operations Crew can use the GIS in the field.