For many reasons, including growth, increasing
environmental awareness, and mounting local, state,
and federal regulations, managing a water system has
become more complex. Having the right tools is essential
to properly managing a water system in this environment.
An operations optimization system is such a
tool that offers water utilities a strategic opportunity to
provide the most effective overall management of operations.
Implementation of an operations optimization
system can be done over time with minimal initial
investment. It addresses the entire water system, from
the initial raw resource to the customer. Benefits may
include lower energy costs for pumping; reduced cost
of water supplies; consistent, high-quality water; and,
lower capital costs by coordinating operations optimization
with water system planning. Includes 5 references, figures.