New ASCE manual focuses on utility asset management

The American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) new Manual of Practice 134 (MOP 134), “Water Pipeline Condition Assessment,” aims to help provide water utilities a baseline of understanding as to the present state of pipeline systems and determining the structural status of pipelines.

Recognizing the current state of individual pipelines and pipeline systems enables water utilities to anticipate future issues. Such condition assessments form a critical piece of an effective asset management program.