Project 5014

Practical Framework for Water Infrastructure Resilience

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

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.

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