SIMPCO collaborated with the City of Arthur, Iowa to collect Geographic Information System (GIS) data on existing water facilities in the city

Plan Purpose: 

The purpose of the project was to collect additional GIS information and improve the accuracy of the existing water infrastructure inventory in the City of Arthur. 

Project Background:

The project involved the collection of GPS coordinates of the existing water shut-off valves and fire hydrants.  A field survey was conducted in the fall of 2018.  ESRI ArcGIS collector app and Garmin GPS receiver were used to collect the GPS coordinates of the existing water shut-off valves and fire hydrants in the City of Arthur.

Future Impact:

• Enable the city to easily identify the location of water facilities for maintenance.
• Helps the city to maintain up-to-date and accurate water infrastructure inventory.
• The project will enable the city to easily access GIS data to inform the city council’s decision.