Most municipalities likely have some form of operations and maintenance (O&M) program already in place. A formal maintenance program can be reconfigured or developed to be more comprehensive and proactive so that it aligns with an Asset Management Plan (AMP). This maintenance program should include the following components:
To ensure that municipalities’ assets and operations continue to provide their desired LOS, AMPs should be regularly evaluated and further developed. Updates to regulations, access to more data, improved data analysis techniques, and updates to fiscal forecasting methods further inform a utility’s AMP.
Evaluating and further developing an AMP is an iterative, multi-faceted process that can help to ensure that a utility is adequately implementing the various components of the AMP while meeting both LOS goals and regulatory requirements.
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