Future Water Podcast

The Transformation Challenge in the Water Sector

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:31:59 GMT

In this kickoff episode, we dive into the biggest environmental and water infrastructure challenges, explore what true transformation really means, and uncover why people, processes, and technology must align to drive change. Plus—why finding time for innovation is harder than it sounds, and how to make the case for investing in the future.

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Smart Metering, Customer Engagement & the Role of Data

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:30:27 GMT

This episode dives into the vital role of customer engagement in water transformation and the challenges of meaningful communication. We explore smart metering as a powerful data tool, weigh the universal metering debate, and draw key lessons from the energy sector’s rollout. With a focus on getting smart systems right from day one, we end on a critical insight—ensuring data delivery—which tees up our next episode on the future of smart metering and collaboration.

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The Future of Water: Innovation, Collaboration & Achieving 2050 Goals

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:27:13 GMT

In this episode, we unpack how smart meters can drive leakage reduction and support the UK’s 2050 goals. We tackle the financial and procurement hurdles of scaling up, the tension between short-term savings and long-term sustainable investment, and why a unified industry approach is essential. Tied into broader infrastructure improvements, the episode closes with powerful reflections on how people, data, and innovation will shape the future of water.

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