The world of water is changing.
Population growth and urbanization is causing demand to outstrip supply. Experts are predicting a 40% shortfall in freshwater resources by 2030, compounded by aging infrastructure that can lose up to half of treated water to leaks before it even reaches customers. And the cost of running drinking water systems is higher than ever, with as much as 40% of the operating costs going towards energy.
To top it all off, climate change is causing a sharp spike in global flooding through heavier rainfall and rising sea levels; the number of recorded floods per year has more than doubled since the year 2000.
The skills and resourcefulness of water professionals are needed by their communities now more than ever. And artificial intelligence (AI) is set to play a crucial supporting role, amplifying those skills, helping experts to secure clean water and protect vital ecosystems while saving on costs.