The executive director of the S&WB says we have to look to the state and the federal government to help fund their 6-step action plan

Randy Hayman, Executive Director of the S&WB of New Orleans, joins Newell to review S&WB's 6-step action plan to repair New Orleans' aging water system. The strategy involves urgent attention to at-risk pipes, a pilot testing assessment of old water mains, and an ongoing water main replacement program. The 6-step plan includes: 1. Immediately address urgent risk transmission mains. 2. Conduct a pilot test on a subsection of the oldest water mains. 3. Issue an RFI for information on emerging technologies. 4. Develop the next set of priority projects based on information gathered in steps 1-3. 5. Evaluate hydraulic conditions in targeted areas. 6. Conduct a citywide conditions assessment.