What’s next in the UK water sector

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is aiding U.S. water utilities in their digital transformation by streamlining operations and preserving knowledge. A collaborative initiative is exploring its practical applications across various utility sizes.

The Future of Water Leakage and Metering event explored critical issues surrounding leakage and metering in the water sector, emphasising the need for cultural shifts, improved technology, and collaborative innovation to address these challenges.

The Independent Water Commission's Final Report outlines 88 recommendations for transforming the UK water sector, emphasising long-term planning and innovation. Future Water supports these reforms, which align with its advocacy efforts over the past two years.

The integration of disaster relief principles into water management is essential for addressing challenges like resource scarcity and climate extremes. Agile systems and robust testing strategies are crucial for ensuring resilience and efficiency in water infrastructure.

The new national standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) aim to enhance water management in urban development by promoting natural processes and improving consistency across local planning authorities.

River Deep Mountain AI has launched its first open-source AI and machine learning models aimed at improving water quality data collection and analysis. This initiative, supported by Ofwat and led by Northumbrian Water, seeks to enhance river health through collaborative innovation.