GIS provides a foundation for your work

Maps have always been essential to understanding and improving the delivery of safe, clean drinking water and reliable sewer and storm water services. Advances in technology allow digital mapping to be easily deployed at a utility and improve the efficiency of workflows across the organization.

Despite the availability of modern technology, some small and rural water utilities continue to rely on paper maps and/or out-of-date digital maps. This reliance makes it more difficult to overcome common industry challenges and costlier to operate, thus the need for digital transformation.

The benefits of digital transformation are well-known—such as reducing operations costs, achieving more with less, making smarter asset management decisions, attaining better regulatory compliance, and having more satisfied customers. Transform how you work by enabling your organization to make, use, and share maps anywhere, anytime, and on any device.

Transform your utility

Build a system of record

Start mapping your system by collecting data in the field. Easy-to-use applications help you to build a map and populate your asset registry. 

Gain operational awareness

Web maps and apps provide a common view for field crews and office staff, increasing efficiency in your daily workflows. 

Discover patterns and trends

Use analytics to see where there are hot spots for main breaks, leaks, and more. 

Whitepaper

Getting Started with Digital Transformation

Esri experts have developed a guide for small and rural systems to help them get started with digital mapping.

Read Guide

Join the Rural and Small Water Community

Learn how Esri supports Rural and Small Systems