Maintenance may not always feel urgent, but deferring it can quietly create some of the most expensive, time-consuming problems operators face.
This session dives into the real-world impact of delayed maintenance decisions on water towers and critical infrastructure. We’ll explore how small issues—like early-stage coating failures, unnoticed corrosion, and overlooked or unaddressed inspection findings—can spiral into major repairs that strain budgets, stretch staff resources, and create operational risks.
Operators will learn to recognize early warning signs, prioritize maintenance tasks, and build simple action plans to prevent minor issues from becoming costly emergencies.

Key Takeaways
- Understand the true financial and operational costs of deferred maintenance.
- Learn to spot early warning signs before they escalate into major problems.
- Build simple, actionable maintenance plans to stay ahead of repairs