GIS Resources for POTW Asset Management

For informational purposes only. We are unable to offer certificates for watching a video recording. In addition to indexing hundreds of free webinars from across the industry on our calendar, we host periodic events to showcase our website and share innovative resources for the small systems community. See the schedule: http://wateroperator.org/calendar - - - - In this webinar, Hideyuki Terashima from the Illinois State Water Survey (University of Illinois) introduces how GIS can serve as a powerful asset management tool for public-owned treatment works (POTWs) and wastewater utilities. You'll learn: What WaterOperator.org is and how to use it to find free training events and technical resources The five core components of asset management and why a complete asset inventory is essential How GIS goes beyond mapping to help utilities consolidate records, track infrastructure conditions, and preserve institutional knowledge Common asset management challenges — aging infrastructure, workforce turnover, scattered records — and how GIS addresses them An overview of freely available GIS tools and resources for developing asset inventories, collecting field data, and building maps Whether you're new to GIS or looking to strengthen your utility's asset management program, this session provides practical guidance, trusted resources, and a clear case for why mapping your assets is worth the investment.