Insight

The world’s water infrastructure is entering a new era. Faced with climate volatility, aging assets, and rising demand, the hydropower and water management sectors are turning to smart dams-digitally enhanced systems that combine sensors, real-time monitoring, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud computing to optimise performance, reduce risk, and support long-term sustainability. Unlike conventional dams, which…

Across the United States, water utilities are standing at a crossroads. Aging infrastructure, emerging contaminants, and rising operational costs are creating a perfect storm of challenges. Yet within this pressure lies opportunity. The next decade will belong to utilities that embrace innovation, data-driven planning, and transparent engagement with their communities. The path forward depends on…

Water scarcity is no longer a distant threat for England. It’s a national reality. As utilities invest in leakage control and infrastructure renewal, a quiet revolution is happening in an unexpected place: the stormwater network. Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), once viewed purely as flood mitigation tools, are being reimagined as part of the nation’s long-term…

Water scarcity has become one of the most pressing challenges facing cities across the United States, particularly in the growing communities of the West and Southwest. Decades-old water systems, limited supplies, and growing demand have created a complex challenge for utilities striving to balance sustainability with financial responsibility. As populations expand and infrastructure ages, the…

Across the United States, municipal water systems are facing a challenge that can no longer be delayed. More than two million miles of buried pipelines, many built in the mid-20th century, are reaching the end of their useful life. Every day, an estimated six billion gallons of treated drinking water are lost through leaks and…