Camden Water Implements Asset Management Plan

CAMDEN, Tenn. – The City of Camden Water Department (CWD) announced Friday the implementation of the first phase of a comprehensive Integrated Asset Management Plan (IAMP).

The first phase includes the geographic information system mapping (GIS) to collect data and build a mapping architecture system that can be used to manage and analyze water system infrastructure. Camden does not currently have a complete detailed map of its water infrastructure to meet the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation mapping compliance requirements. A comprehensive GIS system will enable Camden Water to meet these requirements.

Camden can leverage GIS data collected in the field to plan and initiate maintenance routines in the drinking water distribution system, decrease employee response times during water system service outages by having detailed valve location data, and conduct hazard mitigation planning for our critical drinking water infrastructure.

GIS data will be available to share with key stakeholders along with other municipal departments, county government, and neighboring utilities including natural gas, electric, and digital communications. Data will be used for fire protection management and planning with a comprehensive fire hydrant inventory with useful data such as location, system pressure, and flow characteristics. Hydrant location data will help decrease fire department response times and improve ISO insurance ratings.

Camden’s engineering consultant, Civil Infrastructure Associates, is providing planning and design services for this project with support from True North Geographic Technologies. CWD is using the industry-leading Esri ArcGIS software to build a comprehensive database of Camden’s critical water and sewer utilities. Funding for this pilot project is made possible by a low-interest loan from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation State Revolving Fund with a fifty percent grant match. A robust and comprehensive GIS system will help Camden implement innovative strategies to grow and increase efficiency.

This was a news release from Camden Water Department Superintendent John Beasley.