Planning and Managing Water Infrastructure

Water infrastructure consists of the constructed elements that control water for water supply, wastewater service, flood control, hydropower, recreation, navigation, and environmental protection. Generally, these constructed elements involve conveyance systems, including channels, canals, pipes, and bridges; diversion structures; dams; reservoirs; locks; treatment plants for water supply and wastewater management; pumping stations; hydroelectric plants; spillways, valves, and gates; and wells. Planning and managing water system capital assets require provisions for capital investment, operations, and maintenance. Keywords: infrastructure; constructed elements; purposes; water supply; wastewater; flood control; hydropower; recreation; navigation; environmental protection; planning; management; capital investment; operations; maintenance