Software enhances sewer inspections and cleaning
Problem: Boulder, Colorado, faced several challenges in managing its 388-mile sanitary sewer network. The city’s Utilities Department, responsible for both sanitary and stormwater distribution, relied on two internal crews using CCTV pipe inspection and cleaning trucks. The previous method for allocating work orders was labor-intensive, with manual data entry increasing the risk of errors. Storing inspection and cleaning media directly on trucks complicated data accessibility, and data transfer via hard drives delayed information flow, limiting timely analysis and decision-making.
Solution: In 2019, Boulder partnered with ITpipes, integrating ITpipes Mobile and ITpipes Web with Esri ArcGIS. This integration allowed the city to utilize advanced mapping and pipeline analytics visualization technology, providing immediate access to detailed pipe inspection and cleaning data. By leveraging Esri’s Feature Services, Boulder organized its system into distinct geographic zones for more structured evaluations and implemented a three-year inspection and cleaning strategy. ITpipes Mobile facilitated efficient mapping workflows, using GIS attribute data to prepopulate information, eliminating manual data entry errors.
Result: The integration of ITpipes and Esri ArcGIS transformed Boulder’s sewer inspection and cleaning process. The city experienced significant improvements in data accessibility and accuracy, reducing labor-intensive tasks and minimizing errors. The seamless data transfer and immediate access to inspection and cleaning results allowed for timely analysis and informed decision-making. Boulder now efficiently manages its sewer network, ensuring the maintenance of its infrastructure while supporting its commitment to environmental sustainability and community well-being.
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