Future Water's REPORT CARD
Date published:
February 29, 2024
Future Water has produced a comprehensive evaluation that encompasses the diverse areas of asset health, leakage, sewer issues, research, people and innovation.
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Adopting an academic
A*- F grading system to convey how well the Future Water Association community thinks the sector is doing in each area.
Our intention is for this to serve as a clear and valuable resource for utilities, suppliers, regulatory bodies, policymakers and other stakeholders within the industry as they develop network policy and practice. It’s a compass for the future!
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