Aging Water Infrastructure

Research for Clean and Safe Drinking Water

Aging water infrastructure is one of our Nation's top water priorities. EPA research is focusing on increasing the life of drinking water and wastewater systems, determining the causes of system failures and finding ways to prevent future breakdowns.

Advanced Concepts Advanced Concepts is the use and combination of innovative infrastructure designs, management procedures, and operational approaches for a sustainable water infrastructure for future generations. Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Water Reuse View All Advanced Concepts Research	Condition Assessment Almost all systems deteriorate with age or with use. Condition assessment is a way of checking if a system or component has deteriorated and needs preventive or corrective action. Wastewater Collection Systems Water Distribution Systems View All Condition Assessment Research
System Rehabilitation System rehabilitation is the repair, renewal, and part replacement of a water system to near-original condition and operation. Wastewater Collection Systems Water Distribution Systems Corrosion of Water Systems View All System Rehabilitation Research	Collaboration Collaboration is a method where EPA and other organizations work together to realize shared goals for the protection of human health and the environment. Community-Scale Demonstration Projects Site-Scale Demonstration Projects Workshops and Seminars View All AWI Collaboration
Tools and Technology Stormwater Management Model with LID Controls System for Urban Stormwater Treatment and Analysis Integration Model Sanitary Sewer Overflow Analysis and Planning Toolbox EPANET WATERID View All Water Tools and Technology	Recent Publications Total Water Management. (PDF) (131 pp, 3.3 MB) Publication No. 600/R-12/551 Field Demonstration of Innovative Condition Assessment Technologies for Water Mains: Leak Detection and Location (PDF) (184 pp, 6.4 MB) Publication No. 600/R-12/018 View All AWI Publications

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