Small utility GIS

Article Abstract:

Amedium-sized water utility company relates their considerations in choosing a particular geographic information system (GIS). Given their limited resources, as is the case for small companies, the decision to adopt a software that efficiently combines mapping and database abilities is tempered by cost saving calculations. In this particular case, there were five main cost saving aspects of a GIS considered for their problems with their hydraulic analysis software. A selection was made and the automation of their operational facilities was started.

Innovations, Evaluation, Water utilities, Geographic information systems

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SOS for small-town SSOs

Article Abstract:

There are many problems, such as overflows and bypasses, in sanitary sewer systems in small towns in the US. These could be due to inflow or infiltration, structural deterioration and poor maintenance of sewer systems. There is shortage of funds required for maintenance and repair of sewer systems. Sewer related problems in Miami, Okla. and Fort Scott, Kan. are discussed. Steps taken by the concerned authorities in these two regions are given.

United States, Sewer systems, Maintenance and repair, Sanitation

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Minority, women and small contractors boosted in NYC

Article Abstract:

Contracts for women-owned construction firms as well as for minority-owned contractors are being encouraged by the Port Authority Regional Alliance of Small Contractors and the Brooklyn borough president's office. These two offices are taking steps to provide a reservoir of capable and well-funded women- and minority-owned contractors to carry out the projects designated for them in an estimated $20 billion in local and municipal contracts.

Finance, Engineering services, Engineering firms

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