Geographic Information Systems for Water and Wastewater Utilities
December 2-3, 2024 | Online :: Central Time
“Well presented and well-organized class. The speaker was very experienced, and the presentation and materials were relevant and easy to follow.” Engineering Tech IV, North Marin Water District
“Great information and presented in simple terms so it was not over my head.” Engineering Technician, Madera County Public Works
The integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in water and wastewater utilities is rapidly gaining traction. Companies are upgrading from traditional Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems to advanced asset management technologies, enhancing their ability to optimize resources, streamline operations, and improve infrastructure resilience through spatial data analysis and visualization.
This course will cover the fundamentals of GIS and its application in the water and wastewater sectors, focusing on:
- Building datasets with emphasis on asset management and geometric networks, including utilizing data models and the utility network with ESRI
- Implementing work orders and mobile field workforce management
- Using GIS technology for data collection, analytics, and management
- Exploring new technology trends in data collection, analytics, and management
Register today and take advantage of our team discounts for groups of 5 or more!
Learning Outcomes
- Summarize basic GIS concepts in real-life scenarios
- Work with data projections and coordinate systems
- Perform grid to ground conversions
- Integrate CAD data in GIS
- Evaluate geometric and utility network models
- Use data collection tools and field maps
- Analyze data and metrics for utilities
- Utilize Operations Dashboard and ArcGIS Insights
- Differentiate open-source GIS alternatives
- Identify trends and future steps in technology
- Facilitate system integration
- Plan and manage data effectively
- Review asset management fundamentals
- Distinguish between work order and asset management systems
- Address data sharing and cybersecurity concerns
Monday, December 2, 2024 : Central Time
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
Log In and Welcome
12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch Break
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Course Timing
Geospatial Concepts in Water/Wastewater Geographic Information Systems
- Introduction to GIS
- Basic Concepts in Mapping
- Projects and Coordinate Systems
- Mapping Standards
- CAD Background
- Survey Standards: Grid vs. Ground
- Data Types
- Data Collection Techniques
- Publishing Data
Application of Geographic Information Systems for Water and Wastewater
- Challenges of Various Applications
- Open-Source Applications
- ESRI, AutoDesk and others
- Data Collection
- Scripting/Customization
- Web GIS
- ArcGIS Knowledge Graphs
Water and Wastewater System Data Collection, Management, Governance
- Field Data Collection
- ArcCollector / Field Apps
- Customized Solutions
- Built-in Services
- Database Introduction: Geodatabase File vs SDE
- Data Management / Data Governance
Geodatabases
- SDE – RDBMS
- Online Data Store
- Versioning and Multi-user Editing
- Editing Published Data
Applying Geographic Information Systems Concepts to Water and Wastewater
- Collection of Assets and Infrastructure
- Tabular Information
- Related Tables and Data
- Basic Analytics and Concepts
- Geometric Networks: Utility Network
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 : Central Time
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
Log In
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Course Timing
Deeper Dive into Water and Wastewater System Asset Management
- Understanding the Water Utility Infrastructure
- Collections
- Proactive vs. Reactive
- Work Order vs Total Asset Management Systems
- Basic Concepts
- Likelihood of failure/consequence of failure
- Critical customers
- What data should we collect?
- Applying the Logic to GIS
- Integrating Other Applications
- SCADA
- Field collection
- Other databases
- Vertical Assets
- Analytics and Metrics
- Power BI and Other Analytic Applications
- Advanced Analytics
- Linear Regression
- Big Data
- Machine Learning
Future Trends in Geographic Information Systems
- Augmented Reality
- Terrestrial LiDAR
- Advanced Data Collection, UAV
- IOT
Joey Stone, GIS Manager, Denver Water
With over 20 years of expertise in the geospatial industry related to water utilities, Joey Stone leads the integration of high-accuracy GNSS data into GIS databases and applications. As the GIS Manager for Denver Water’s Engineering Division, Joey shapes the landscape of geospatial coordination within the water industry. He specializes in the seamless integration of GIS databases with high-accuracy land surveying practices and applies his skills to asset management, ensuring precision and efficiency in geospatial solutions. Joey holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management with a minor in Forestry from Colorado State University, providing a solid foundation for his contributions to the geospatial industry.
We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.
- Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the Teams app if possible. You may also use the Edge browser or Chrome.
- You will receive a separate email with a unique link to a personalized landing page which will include links to join all sessions of this event.
- If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
- The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.
Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ
If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event
REGISTER NOW FOR THIS EVENT:
Geographic Information Systems for Water and Wastewater Utilities
December 2-3, 2024 | Online
| Individual attendee(s) - $ 1195.00 each | |
Volume pricing also availableIndividual attendee tickets can be mixed with ticket packs for complete flexibility |
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| Pack of 5 attendees - $ 4,780.00 (20% discount) | |
| Pack of 10 attendees - $ 8,365.00 (30% discount) | |
| Pack of 20 attendees - $ 14,340.00 (40% discount) | |
Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before November 01, 2024 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800
Credits
EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.
EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 1.0 CEUs for this event.
Requirements for successful completion of program
Participants must log in each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit.
Instructional methods
PowerPoint presentations and open discussion
Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.
Course CPE Credits: 11.0
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None
EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org
Who Should Attend
Attendees should include professionals from the following industries:
- Water Resources Management
- Watershed Management
- Flood Management
- Groundwater
- Water Quality
- Biodiversity and Habitat
- Pollution Prevention and Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Sustainable Development
- Agencies and Organizations
