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  • Environmental Science
  • Information Technology
  • Business Management

Background:

  • Digitalisation, a half-century global trend, is reshaping society and business.
  • Water utilities face increasing pressure for efficiency, customer engagement, and sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the transformative potential of digitalisation for water utilities.
  • To identify key areas for digital integration and organizational adaptation.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of digitalisation trends and their application in the water sector.
  • Identification of essential components for successful digital transformation, including data infrastructure and organizational culture.

Main Results:

  • Digitalisation enables water utilities to become community-oriented, digitally integrated, predictive, visually communicative, and financially sustainable.
  • Successful implementation necessitates a holistic approach, addressing both technological innovation and organizational transformation.
  • Prioritizing needs assessment, employee motivation, and digital culture is crucial for adoption.

Conclusions:

  • Digitalisation offers significant opportunities for water utilities to optimize operations (OPEX) and investments (CAPEX).
  • Achieving the full benefits of digitalisation requires a strategic focus on data management, infrastructure, and human capital.
  • A proactive and adaptive strategy is essential for water utilities to thrive in the digital era.