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Several approaches might\u00a0be necessary to get a good start on the\u00a0asset\u00a0inventory.\u00a0Many utilities\u00a0have\u00a0benefited\u00a0from outsourcing\u00a0initial\u00a0data collection. Mapping and sewer\u00a0system data gathering (e.g., camera work) are often cost-effective\u00a0approaches to data collection. 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It is important to request\u00a0<\/span><\/span>the data<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>in a format compatible with the system\u2019s computer software.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”]<\/p>\n Taking pictures of not only the asset but also the asset name plate \u2013 Mark Winslow, Asset Management Coordinator, Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, Albuquerque, NM.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/cuZeKQi3XZo” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|25px|25px|25px|25px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Inventory Data Collection and Storage: Tools, Software, Maps Several approaches might\u00a0be necessary to get a good start on the\u00a0asset\u00a0inventory.\u00a0Many utilities\u00a0have\u00a0benefited\u00a0from outsourcing\u00a0initial\u00a0data collection. 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