Technology Perspectives Archives

Can AI Reverse Systemic Water Utility Challenges? It’s Complicated.

Contributing AuthorNovember 25, 2025November 21, 20250

By Gilad Horn Across North America, water utilities face a difficult financial and operational reality: unplanned repairs on aging infrastructure…

WFM StaffNovember 10, 2025January 23, 20260

Have questions about achieving compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI)? Marcus Elmer of the Copper Development Association…

Contributing AuthorAugust 25, 2025August 26, 20250

By Rotem Ben-Eliyahu Cyber intrusions are now a mainstream business risk for water utilities. A 2025 cross-Atlantic survey from Semperis…

WFM StaffJune 9, 2025June 6, 20250

According to a new research report from IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of water utility advanced metering…

Contributing AuthorFebruary 24, 2025February 21, 20250

By Marina Donovan Global water demand is expected to rise significantly over the next 20 years, driven by population growth,…

WFM StaffJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 20250

The American Water Works Association (AWWA), in collaboration with the Water Environment Federation (WEF) The Water Research Foundation (WRF) and…

Contributing AuthorOctober 7, 2024July 16, 20250

By Dave Purkiss & Tony Giles Cyberattacks are becoming more common for malicious actors to breach critical infrastructure, making no…

WFM StaffJune 17, 2024June 14, 20240

Digital bill payment services company InvoiceCloud has released a new online payments report in conjunction with a third-party research firm,…

WFM StaffMay 13, 2024June 28, 20240

Water utilities are on heightened alert for cyber attacks, so Water Finance & Management chatted with Marty Edwards, Deputy Chief…

Contributing AuthorMay 6, 2024May 6, 20240

By Anita Peterson It’s no secret that the utilities industry, including water services, is going to have to grapple with…