Utah County is deploying artificial intelligence technology to locate 25,000 additional storm drains in an effort to bolster mosquito abatement across the region. The initiative seeks to expand the county's ability to manage mosquito populations by identifying critical infrastructure used in mitigation efforts.
Mapping and Infrastructure Management
The effort to expand the inventory of storm drains is part of a broader technical infrastructure managed by the Utah County Information Systems and GIS Division. The county maintains a variety of digital mapping tools, including building footprints, road centerlines, and municipal boundaries, to support public works and active management of the local road network.
As part of these mapping efforts, the Utah County GIS Division uses the latest aerial imagery to input building footprints through heads-up digitizing. This data supports the identification of local infrastructure and helps ensure that municipal boundaries and road centerlines are accurately represented for public works and other agencies.
Mosquito Abatement Services
The Utah County Mosquito Abatement Department, led by Manager Jason Bird, oversees mosquito control efforts for the area. The department provides resources for residents to submit service requests to address specific mosquito concerns through the Utah County Health Department.
According to the Utah County Health Department, residents can utilize an online service request system to report issues directly to officials. This system is intended to streamline the process for the community to communicate with the abatement department regarding local mosquito activity.
Regional Abatement Coordination
The push for more precise data through AI comes as various mosquito abatement districts across Utah manage different jurisdictions. For example, the Utah Association of Mosquito Abatement Districts includes numerous managers across the state, such as Tyson Packer in Box Elder, Richard Rigby in Cache, and Chris Rowley in Carbon County.
Each district operates within its specific boundaries to manage local populations. In Utah County, the abatement department works alongside the health department to manage the intersection of public health and infrastructure data.
Ongoing Data Updates
Utah County continues to update its geographic information systems to include fresh data on tax parcels, zoning, and infrastructure. The county's Information Systems division ensures that data is uploaded nightly to keep property and municipal records current for the public.
