Cabanatuan City Water District CCWD

GIS

Geographical Information System (GIS) is a computerized decision support system that integrates spatially referenced data. It is a map created within a graphical environment with the use of comprehensive set of automated mapping tools for the creation of vast data sets that cover the large geographical area of Cabanatuan. All geographical data are created in some coordinate system and in the context of some data. A datum refers to the ellipsoid information and the techniques used to determine positions on Earth's surface. These coordinate systems are fixed by legislation and are used by surveyors, engineers, planners and local governments.

Some of the features and capabilities of GIS are:

Exact calculation of the length of pipes needed for integration to existing service connection.
Easy monitoring of water facilities like gate valves, fire hydrants, pump houses.
Systematic work order management to ensure the availability and production of plans and layout for certain project/s.
Map printing and reproduction with the use of a plotter in any scale possible.
Quick search of facilities data, complete concessionaire's data and map layers.

Provides information on water service connection of concessionaires such as new connection, disconnection, reopening and others.
Displays color legend, which works as a quick reference to locate map objects such as pipes, gate valves and others.

There are also many advantages in using this system.

Increase productivity by accelerating the work of planners and designers.
Faster and more accurate retrieval of information.
Visual data management is maintained making the company operation technologically manageable.
Easier and more precise planning for water system expansion.
Simplified analysis of pipe network in certain areas.
Reinforced capability to maintain our assets and infrastracture.
Organizes our facilities and service connections.