THE MAGAZINE FOR THE DRAINAGE, WATER & WASTEWATER INDUSTRIES
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Partnerships and Alliances at Xylem, pointed out, data availability is not the main issue. The problem lies in how the data is used. Many companies have installed systems that operate in isolation. Data integration across these platforms provides a holistic view of water systems, breaks down information silos and ensures that field operators and managers have access to actionable insights.
Emerging trends in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are another aspect considered in the Xylem Vue report. According to many organisations, including the United Nations, 2025 is the year in which the world population will reach 8.2 billion people. This figure will exacerbate water stress and put WWTPs firmly in the spotlight due to their strategic importance on the road to sustainability.
As a result, experts point to digitalisation as the main driver for transforming wastewater treatment plants into smart and sustainable facilities that meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. WWTPs can achieve greater efficiency, better compliance and better environmental stewardship by leveraging real-time monitoring, predictive analytics and automation.
As technology advances, embedding WWTPs into smart city frameworks will further position them as key players in sustainable urban ecosystems.
The importance of digitalisation in flood management
Germany, Belgium, Brazil, South Sudan, Pakistan, Gambia, Spain... What do they all have in common? They have all suffered severe, high-impact floods in recent years. A combination of technological innovation, global cooperation and a holistic approach is vital for ensuring adaptive and efficient water management to handle these extreme events. In this context, Decision Support Systems (DSS) and Early Warning Systems (EWS) are proving to be valuable tools. The expansion and continuous improvement of these systems, together with the application of emerging technologies, are pivotal to comprehensive and sustainable water management. In fact, they will be the decisive technological trend when
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tackling these increasingly frequent extreme weather episodes.
Another trend highlighted in the report is the role of smart irrigation and digitalisation as key tools for shaping the future of agriculture and urban development. The study identifies how digital transformation and smart irrigation, in both the agricultural and urban spheres, will contribute to tackling climate change- related issues and ensuring the efficient management of water and energy resources, thereby supporting food productivity and a more sustainable urban environment. Remote reading, automation, real-time monitoring, remote sensing and advanced algorithms are some of the technologies poised to become the building blocks of agricultural digitalisation and urban irrigation.
When it comes to urban environments, sustainability must also apply to cities. More specifically, the report highlights a growing focus on innovations in smart buildings and DHC (District Heating and Cooling) networks.
Smart buildings and DHC networks, driven by digital platforms, will thus be key to urban sustainability in 2025. These solutions optimise resources, improve energy efficiency and promote the use of renewable energies, positioning themselves as essential elements in the cities of the future.
Finally, the report highlights how optimising water resource management and improving service quality remain top priorities for the coming years. As UNICEF
has pointed out, “Climate change is disrupting weather patterns, leading to more frequent and more intense extreme weather events, unpredictable water availability, exacerbating water scarcity and contaminating water supplies.” As a result, it is essential to embrace a new approach to innovative strategies and technologies that can transform the quality of services.
The aim is to improve water supply management through applications such as AI, machine learning, advanced algorithms and remote infrastructure control, promoting sustainability, increasing management transparency and ensuring that users have access to high-quality services.
In short, 2025 marks a turning point where the convergence of technology and sustainability is set to redefine the global water paradigm in a constantly evolving world.
Xylem Vue is a secure, integrated, and vendor-agnostic software and analytics platform that can capture data from any source, including legacy solutions. This allows utilities to maximise investments already made in existing technologies while moving further along their digital journey and breaking down data silos to provide a holistic, 360-degree view of their system. Offering a wide portfolio of modular applications, Xylem Vue helps utilities unlock the true power of their data and more efficiently address their most pressing challenges across the entire water cycle.
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