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Building the Capacity of Drinking Water Systems

Asset Management Resources for States

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Reference Guide for Asset Management Tools

Reference Guide for Asset Management Tools (pdf)
This document is for state staff and technical assistance providers. It is to help assist small and medium sized drinking water or wastewater systems in identifying resources that can be used to implement asset management practices. The guide provides a framework to assist systems in all aspects of developing and implementing an asset management plan.

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America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA)

America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA)
The AWIA provisions are the most far-reaching changes to the Safe Drinking Water Act since the 1996 Amendments, with over 30 mandated programs. This website provides EPA’s current actions under the new law that improves drinking water and water quality, deepens infrastructure investments, enhances public health and quality of life, increases jobs, and bolsters the economy.

Implementation of Capacity Development Program – America’s Water Infrastructure Act (pdf)
This memorandum describes the approaches and methods for asset management promotion and training that are consistent with the 2018 America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA), Section 2012 requirements.

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2012 and 2018 State Asset Management Initiatives Document

These documents summarize the initiatives states are taking to promote asset management.

2018 State Asset Management Initiatives Document
This document is for state agencies to learn about the multiple initiatives that other states are undertaking to promote asset management.

2012 State Asset Management Initiatives Document
This document summarizes the initiatives states are taking to promote asset management.

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