Track: Water Distribution, Wastewater, Sewer
The Four Stages of Water/Sewer GIS Development
Shane ImwallePaul Klimas, Project Manager
Today's GIS is limitless. Four development stages for an effective water/sewer GIS pave the way for capabilities, integration, and decision making: 1. Computerized Inventory. GIS uses are identified, focusing on results and benefits. 2. Information Management. GIS data are integrated with other support systems and databases via networked computers, the beginnings of a comprehensive organizationwide program management system. 3. Model Simulation/Data Analysis. GIS program management expands to modeling and analysis functions. 4. Strategic Planning. GIS program management reaches its ultimate use: capital improvement planning. This paper discusses GIS uses at each stage, citing examples of applications possible through integration with engineering tools.
Shane Imwalle
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