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Sustainable Infrastructure (SI)
EPA Region 5 recognizes that increased costs to provide clean drinking water and properly treated waste water is a growing concern shared by states and municipalities. An analysis performed in 2002 estimates that at the national level, the gap between the costs of operating water and wastewater infrastructure systems, and the funds available for that purpose could exceed $500 billion by 2020. Region 5 supports local, regional and national efforts to raise awareness of infrastructure needs and to support best practices. In July 2008, Region 5 finalized the "Framework to Enhance and Ensure the Sustainability of Water Infrastructure."
State Sustainable Infrastructure Links
Sustainable Infrastructure Organizations and Associations
- Water is Life and Infrastructure Makes It Happen
- Report Card for America's Infrastructure
- Metropolitan Planning Council
Training and Workshops in Region 5
- Check Up Program for Small Systems (CUPSS)
Train the Trainer Webinar Series
June 16, 25, & 30
1:00 - 3:00 PM (EST)
This 6 hour presentation will consist of comprehensive training on how to use the CUPSS software. It will closely follow the CUPSS Users Guide; an overview of each module (with screenshots) will be provided followed by exercises on how to use the module. To participate in this training, users will be asked to log in from their own computer. Users can begin their asset management process through this training or they can follow the presenter’s hypothetical scenario. This presentation will be formatted so it can be delivered via web-based conference or via in-person training. The EPA sponsored web-based conference delivery will be separated into three 2 hour sessions.
Please follow each link to register for each webinar. Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar:
- CUPSS Webinar Series, part 1
June 16, 2009, 1:00 - 3:00 PM (EST)
The goals of session 1 included the following: CUPSS preparation, download and installation CUPSS, set-up the utility's basic information, login and navigate CUPSS, create the asset inventory, and create a customized asset report.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/375228698
CUPSS Webinar Series, part 2
June 25, 2009, 1:00 - 3:00 PM (EST)
The goals of session 2 included the following: create your operation and maintenance tasks, learn how to search and print reports on assets and associated tasks, enter your past, current, and projected finances, and determine your financial forecast and print a custom report for your utility.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/786607930
CUPSS Webinar Series, part 3
June 30, 2009, 1:00 - 3:00 PM (EST)
The goals of session 3 included the following: become familiar with the 7 steps in developing an asset management plan, generate an asset management plan, learn about the different troubleshooting tips to help you along the way, and get the most out of CUPSS with advanced features.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/845075083
- Rural Water District Training Seminars, Wisconsin Rural Water Association
Past workshop and training proceedings
Sustainable Infrastructure Forum St. Louis, MO - November 13 & 14, 2007
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, available as a free download, to view some of the files on this page. See EPA's PDF page to learn more about PDF, and for a link to the free Acrobat Reader.
Executive Summary and Memorandum (PDF) (3pp, 125KB)
Summary Report (PDF) (8pp, 120KB)
Detail Report (PDF) (47pp, 600KB)
The following attachments are components of the above Detail Report:
- SI Forum Brochure (PDF) (2pp, 496KB)
- SI Forum Agenda (PDF) (6pp, 117KB)
- SI Forum Summary of Track Topic Discussions (PDF) (28p, 151KB)
- SI Forum Follow-up Matrix (PDF) (10pp, 86KB)
- Region 5 Summary of Key Messages and Follow-up Activities (PDF) (2pp, 65KB)
- SI Forum Speaker and Moderator Biographies (PDF) (12pp, 195KB)
- SI Forum Attendees List (PDF) (4pp, 69KB)
- SI Forum Acknowledgements (PDF) (1pp, 38KB)
Related Links:
SI Forum Videos and Presentations (Provided by Region 7)
Local Contact
For more information on Sustainable Infrastructure in Region 5, please contact:
Louann Unger (unger.louann@epa.gov)
U.S. EPA
Region 5 Water Division
77 West Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 353-5089