Workshop: GIS for water main break prevention
- August 20, 2026
- Online
Event Details
- August 20, 2026
- Online Event
Description
Discover how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are transforming water utility management by helping prevent water main breaks before they occur. This virtual technical workshop will explore how spatial intelligence can be used to identify infrastructure vulnerabilities, prioritize capital investments, and improve the reliability of water distribution systems. Participants will gain practical insights into leveraging GIS tools and data-driven decision-making to reduce failures, optimize asset management strategies, and enhance customer service.
Speaker
Rosa D. Archer Malpica
GIS Department Lead ECR Engineering
Rosa Archer Malpica is a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) professional with over 15 years of experience supporting water utilities, environmental projects, infrastructure management, and spatial analysis initiatives throughout Puerto Rico. As GIS Department Lead at ECR Engineering, she develops GIS standards, manages enterprise geodatabases, and supports water resource and environmental projects across the island. Rosa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
More Details
This online session provides 1.5 CIAPR contact hours and is presented in collaboration with Consertus PR.
