Engaging Strategic Vendors Ready to Support Scalable, High-Integrity Wastewater Solutions
Through a targeted consultation process with wastewater executives, asset managers, and operational heads across the UK and Europe, we’ve surfaced a consistent set of challenges now shaping AMP8 delivery. The conversations were candid, high-stakes, and practical.
Across the board, leaders are asking not just about which technologies are available—but about what works at scale, under pressure, in live systems. They’re seeking clarity on how to align digital investment with compliance risk, reputational exposure, and real-world performance outcomes.
Our research confirms a sharp shift in executive mindset:
This is no longer a conversation about if smart wastewater systems are needed—it’s about how to make them operationally and commercially viable.
What follows are five live scenarios drawn directly from these engagements, each reflecting a strategic pain point currently being navigated. Alongside them, we highlight the top five solution categories vendors must respond to—each paired with the most pressing questions utilities need answered now.
Scaling EDM from Compliance to Operational Intelligence
Most utilities have achieved baseline EDM deployment—but are now focused on making it actionable. Coverage is no longer the challenge; interpretation and integration are.
Key questions being asked:
- How do we reduce false positives while increasing trust in the alerting system?
- What does good look like when integrating EDM data into live operational workflows?
Deploying Predictive Spill Prevention Frameworks
With growing interest in AI-driven models, digital twins, and predictive logic, utilities are exploring how to anticipate and mitigate spills before they occur.
Key questions being asked:
- Which predictive models are delivering proven outcomes—not just pilots?
- How do we train these models without exposing the network to compliance risk?
Managing Real-Time Operations Across Diverse Catchments
Rainfall, groundwater, infiltration, sewer capacity—utilities are looking to unify fragmented datasets to make faster, more confident operational decisions.
Key questions being asked:
- How do we effectively fuse sewer telemetry with weather and catchment data?
- What’s the minimum viable data model needed to drive real-time interventions?
Embedding Change Management in Smart System Deployment
Technology alone isn’t enough. Utilities are grappling with training, organisational alignment, and operator readiness to use new systems with confidence.
Key questions being asked:
- What internal standards and processes need to evolve to support real-time ops
- How do we upskill frontline teams without slowing down deployment?
Justifying Investment for Smart Infrastructure at Board Level
Utility leaders face pressure to demonstrate short-term ROI while also delivering long-term environmental and reputational value.
Key questions being asked:
- What evidence convinces boards that smart systems reduce spill risk at scale?
- How do we quantify avoided penalties and reputational risk in investment cases?
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