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Sustaining Our Nation's Water Infrastructure (PDF) (24 pp, 640 KB) (EPA/852/E-06/004) August 2006

This brochure introduced and described the four pillars of a sustainable future infrastructure: better management, full cost pricing, water efficiency and the watershed approach. Key association resources are listed and contacts for assistance with related work are provided.

Water Infrastructure: Successful Strategies for Local Leadership (PDF) (24 pp, 1.1 MB)

This DVD was produced by the Local Government Advisory Committee to assist those who make key water infrastructure decisions on a regular basis. It conveys officials the value of water and the importance of thinking strategically about managing water infrastructure and assets, and presents case studies that local leaders can use to resolve similar challenges within their towns and cities. The video won the 2007 Bronze Telly for film/video.

Disclaimer: This product has been reviewed by EPA; however, the work product contents and recommendations represent the views of the LGAC Committee, not of EPA.

Liquid Assets:  The Story of Our Water Infrastructure

Liquid Assets is a public media and outreach initiative that seeks to inform the nation about the critical role that our water infrastructure plays in protecting public health and promoting economic prosperity. Combining a ninety-minute documentary with a community toolkit for facilitating local involvement, Liquid Assets explores the history, engineering, and political and economic challenges of our water infrastructure, and engages communities in local discussion about public water and wastewater issues.

Disclaimer: This is not an EPA document.  The EPA assisted the Liquid Assets initiative by providing information and ideas regarding the historical background and current issues facing the water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The work product contents and recommendations represent the views of the members of the Content Advisory Board, not the EPA.

The Clean Water and Drinking Water Infrastructure Gap Analysis (PDF) (54 pp, 2.3 MB) (EPA/816/R-02/020) September 2002

EPA conducted a study to identify whether there is a quantifiable gap between projected clean water and drinking water investment needs over the twenty-year period from 2000 to 2019 and current levels of spending. The analysis found that a significant funding gap could develop if the nation’s clean water and drinking water systems maintain current spending and operations practices. This report provides methods for calculating the capital and operations and maintenance (O&M) gaps for clean water and drinking water.

BMAP Modeling Concepts and Simulation (PDF) (166 pp, 3.5 MB) (EPA/600/R-06/033) July 2006

This report analyzes several modeling methods to evaluate best management practice (BMP) performance with the intention of facilitating the integration of improved BMP modeling methods into the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Storm Water Management Model (SWMM). Several other models are examined as part of this study. Options for enhancement of SWMM’s LID simulation capabilities are also presented. This report is an example of the EPA watershed management research products produced at the Edison Urban Watershed Management Facility.