GIS Mapping of Water Infrastructure Systems
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This lesson connects students to real-world engineering practices by exploring how water is collected, treated, stored, and distributed to homes and businesses.
It introduces career pathways in civil and environmental engineering, water utility management, and urban planning. Students will also explore GIS tools to understand how water infrastructure is mapped and managed in communities, and how modern challenges like droughts, contamination, and aging systems are addressed with innovative design.
