Project #5014

Practical Framework for Water Infrastructure Resilience

$556,238
Completed
Principal Investigator
Will
Williams
Research Manager
Jian Zhang, PE, Ph.D.
Contractor
Black & Veatch Corporation
Asset Management
Big Data
Resilience
Risk Assessment
Distribution System Management

Abstract

Secure and resilient water infrastructure is critical for citizens and the security of the nation. However, the best path to ensuring the security and resilience of this infrastructure is up for debate. There are numerous regulations and guidelines related to resiliency and security, which makes it very daunting for many utilities to choose a path forward. This project helps water utilities better understand the relationships between enterprise risk management, performance and level of service goals, and planning for organizational and infrastructure resilience. The project team hosted a workshop, gathered case studies, and produced a white paper, all aimed at providing a practical framework to help utilities enhance their resilience posture. Published in 2023.

Resources

Public Plus

Practical Framework for Water Infrastructure Resilience Webcast

Webcast

Secure and resilient drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure is critical for public health and national security. However, the best path to ensuring the security and resilience of this infrastructure...