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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Assisted Water Distribution Modeling

Bennett & Williams provides customized datasets and databases integrating the benefits of system hydraulic modeling with the power of GIS analysis. Bennett & Williams customizes integrated management systems ranging from water atlas' mapping to complex multi-county enterprise systems.

We pride ourselves in employing the best and practical technical approaches at the best value. Our in-house expertise for designing distribution facilities and systems coupled with our GIS capabilities enables us to satisfy whatever challenges your system faces. Our analytical engineering skills can be utilized to assist in model output interpretations and scenarios as necessary.

A combined GIS and automated water modeling network provide a good foundation for building a legacy system. Many systems are plagued with incomplete records, outdated mapping, non-existent mapping and a myriad of technical compatibility issues relating to new and previous management tools.

Bennett & Williams works with our clients to better prepare for the future and to provide management with a foundation to protect their intellectual investments in the system.

GIS - Assisted Water Distribution Modeling is a popular management tool for a growing number of water systems. Shown on the left is an example of a water distribution network with an orthophoto backdrop. There are several typical backdrops (layers) that can be displayed for a network output including topology, land-use, demographics, customer data (billing), demand, roads, rivers and waterways. We can customize your system with numerous options for viewing and storing your systems information.

A key benefit of using Geographic Information Systems in science and management is the power of visualization.

Unlike automated mapping programs of the past, modern GIS displays datasets that are geographically referenced. Virtually an unlimited number of databases and visual datasets can be displayed through GIS mapping. These intelligent maps are capable of containing and tracking all of a water systems data (assets) past and present.

Information stored in the GIS can be retrieved to help make better informed management decisions pertaining to capital improvement prioritization, emergencies, environmental management, maintenance schedules, new and existing customers and contracts, facility locations (global positioning system coordinated) and a myriad of customized public environmental databases.

We strive to make GIS an affordable tool to manage public and private water systems. These systems evolve with the system and can clearly pay for themselves over time. For additional information on our management and engineering tools please contact us.

GIS can display environmental data layers for insertion in resource and resource protection reports and plans. As seen on the left, datasets can also be illustrated on a digital USGS map layer through a GIS management system.