The EPA Wastewater Department, lead by Steve Allbee, has done a great job of promoting Asset Management and the benefits across the country. In November of 2006 I had the opportunity to help sponsor on of their 2-day Training Event, called Tom's Bad Day. If you missed that opportunity, please check the EPA Training Schedule to see if or when a class will be offered in your area.
Steve is also the author of the 2002 EPA "Gap Analysis" and continues to give lectures on Asset Management topics at conferences around the country. You can find one of his presentations here: http://www.box.net/shared/p29hkdnt11
There is an excellent article written by Steve Allbee and published in Underground Infrustructure Management magazine (great resource, I highly recommend it). The following quote by Steve is a great summary of his theme in this article:
"....the most significant upcoming challenge is to efficiently and effectively manage an aging system. The vision, strategy, programs and partnerships that led to past achievements will fail to yield a reliable future. The absence of a strategic shift in the service paradigm jeopardizes the financial solvency of many systems and leaves the environment, public health and financial stability at risk...". Read the article....
Steve Allbee is also featured in this short video discussing in further detail his thoughts on the effect failing infrastructure may have on utility rates:
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