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How AI-Powered Leak Detection Is Transforming Water Utility Operations
Discover how AI-powered leak detection helps water utilities reduce losses, improve efficiency, and strengthen infrastructure resilience.
Read analysisWater-Energy Nexus Governance in Urban Buildings: Toronto’s Reporting Framework
Urban buildings operate within the Water-Energy Nexus, where water and energy demands are interdependent.
Read analysisSmart Water Meters: Real-Time Monitoring for Efficient and Transparent Water Management
Smart water meters use real-time data to improve efficiency, enhance transparency, and reduce leakage. Learn how digital metering strengthens water management and supports long-term resilience.
Read analysisAutonomous Drones and AI Transform Sewer Inspections
Discover how autonomous drones and AI are transforming sewer inspections, improving safety, accuracy, and efficiency. Learn how Madrid’s Canal de Isabel II is modernizing underground infrastructure with smart technologies.
Read analysisThe Rise of Vertical Farming: Sustainable Solutions for the Future of Agriculture
Discover how vertical farming technology is transforming agriculture with climate-controlled systems, hydroponics, and smart automation to deliver fresh, sustainable food year-round.
Read analysisLife Cycle Thinking to Save Water in Buildings
With Europe facing water scarcity, read how the EU is testing a life cycle thinking framework to reduce water consumption in buildings.
Read analysisCreating Water Efficient Businesses
Welsh Water has developed a range of programs to cater for its business customers’ specific needs, helping them become water efficient businesses.
Read analysisWising Up to Water
With cities facing rising demand for water, along with variable supplies, water utilities are providing tailored advice that focuses on wising up to water.
Read analysisThe Lone Star State’s Smart Water Leader
Texas’ population is growing as is water demand. Read how the Lone Star State’s smart water leader is decoupling population growth from water demand.
Read analysisThe Sunshine State’s more crop per drop program
To meet rising demand for food, the Sunshine State will double agricultural production. Read how its more crop per drop plan will ensure water efficiency.
Read analysisNYC’s water-energy-carbon nexus
New York City has committed itself to a low-carbon future. To reduce the water-energy-carbon nexus the city has at its disposal its Water-Energy Nexus Tool.
Read analysisTailor-made industrial water
With industry demand for water increasing read how water utilities are making tailored-made industrial water to ensure businesses keep ticking over.
Read analysisInnovation in the face of water scarcity
Melbourne could see demand for water outstrip supply very soon. In response, the city’s water utilities are innovating in the face of water scarcity.
Read analysisCustomer-centric water utilities
Water utilities in San Francisco, Toronto and Washington DC are beginning to implement customer-centric systems.
Read analysisLA’s green growth plan in action
In the 21st century, cities will play a key role in the green economy. Read how LA’s green growth plan has been enacted.
Read analysisBuilding a better, stronger Sydney
Sydney’s Better Buildings Partnership aims to reduce GHG emissions, water, and energy in the existing built environment, creating a better, stronger Sydney.
Read analysisMelbourne’s water-efficient future
Between now and 2050, Melbourne’s population will reach 8 million. Read how City West Water and other utilities are ensuring a water-efficient future.
Read analysisEurope’s green (blue) capital crowned
Oslo has been crowned Europe’s green (blue) capital for 2019 due to its commitment to protecting the environment including reducing water consumption.
Read analysisSingapore’s low-carbon, efficient future
Rather than directing industry to do the heavy-lifting, Singapore’s government is leading the country towards a low-carbon, efficient future.
Read analysisThe Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
The Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus argues that a variety of policies are required to reduce resource scarcity and achieve green growth.
Read analysisA future-proof wastewater resource plant
In the future wastewater is a source of resources. One city taking the lead is Aarhus, who is building a future-proof wastewater resource plant.
Read analysisSydney’s water blueprint
Sydney has developed a water blueprint that aims to increase the resilience of the city's water system to climate change and environmental degradation.
Read analysisAfrica’s leading water utility streets ahead
The National Water and Sewage Corporation of Uganda is Africa’s leading water utility, using a range of demand management tools to achieve water security.
Read analysisThe Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
The Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus argues that a variety of policies will be required to reduce nexus pressures and develop a green economy.
Read analysisAchieving water security and the SDGs
The Water Show Africa bridges the opportunities and challenges in the water sector. Read my keynote speech on achieving water security and the SDGs.
Read analysisOntario’s drive to cut building emissions
Globally, buildings are responsible for 30% of all energy-related GHG. Emissions. Read about Ontario’s drive to cut building emissions and save water too.
Read analysisA water crisis in Malta
“We are in a crisis”. Hydrologist Marco Cremona pleads to put water higher on Malta’s national agenda.
Read analysisWater crisis in Malta
“We are in a crisis”. Hydrologist Marco Cremona pleads to put water higher on Malta’s national agenda.
Read analysisSmart city, smarter water management
With rapid urbanization, smarter water management practices that efficiently manage scarce water resources is critical to ensuring urban water security.
Read analysisSouth Australia’s circular economy initiative
South Australia’s circular economy initiative aims to help businesses transition towards a more circular economy where resources are used sustainably.
Read analysisNew book out: Urban Water Security (Wiley)
With global demand for water projected to outstrip supply cities will be water-insecure. Read Urban Water Security on how cities can become water-secure.
Read analysisCape Town’s quest for water security
Cape Town is warning its residents that their water consumption is too high and they need to conserve. Read about the city’s quest for water security.
Read analysisReducing water-food nexus pressures
With the global population projected to reach 9 billion in 2050, demand for food will increase by over 70% resulting in water-food nexus pressures.
Read analysisMelbourne developing the foundations of a Smart City
Cities are radically transforming the way they manage resources. In Melbourne, Project Aquarevo aims to develop the foundations of a Smart City.
Read analysisDubai making the summer green
Over summer, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) ran its ‘Lets make the summer green’ program to promote water and energy conservation.
Read analysisDubai’s smart water meters
With water scarcity in Dubai, the Dubai's Electricity and Water Authority is installing smart water meters across the Emirate to better manage water.
Read analysisThe rise of the Smart Nation
A smart nation is one that uses ICT to minimize resource scarcity and GHG emissions while promoting a higher quality of life for its citizens.
Read analysisLA cutting the costs of importing water
Los Angeles is using a customized water conservation program for large water-using customers to help the city cut the costs of importing water.
Read analysisSustainable water cities optimizing urban water use
Arcadis’ new Water Index ranks the best water-using cities. One area the Water Index recommends all cities improve on is optimizing urban water use.
Read analysisUrban water security coming soon
Urban water security (Wiley) will be out this November or December depending on your geographic location, but pre-orders can be made now!
Read analysisA drought-proof Perth
Western Australia’s Water Corporation has developed a drought-proof plan for Perth to ensure there is enough water for all, even with climate change.
Read analysisSan Francisco’s urban water-food efficiency program
San Francisco encourages applications for its Pilot Community Garden Irrigation Meter Grant Program to increase urban water-food efficiency.
Read analysisPittsburgh’s advanced water metering system
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority’s advanced water metering system allows for better leak detection and greater customer awareness on water conservation.
Read analysisHospitals save lives and water
In the U.S. water used in hospitals comprises seven percent of the total water usage in the nation. Read how hospitals save lives and water.
Read analysisWater efficiency critical for future energy demand
By 2050, the world’s economy will be four times larger and so water efficiency measures are essential in reducing nexus pressures.
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