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title: SIMPCO collaborated with the City of Arthur, Iowa to collect Geographic Information System (GIS) data on existing water facilities in the city
description: SIMPCO and the City of Arthur, Iowa, enhanced the accuracy of water infrastructure data using GIS technology, aiding future maintenance and informed decision-making.
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# [SIMPCO collaborated with the City of Arthur, Iowa to collect Geographic Information System (GIS) data on existing water facilities in the city](https://simpco.org/news/collecting-gis-data-on-existing-water-facilities-in-arthur)

 Written by [SIMPCO](https://simpco.org/news/author/simpco) | 9/30/24 6:19 PM

**ARTHUR**

 

## Plan Purpose: 

Thepurpose 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.

 

 

 

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