America’s water networks are under severe pressure. Utilities plan to invest only about 25% ($117 billion) of the $624 billion the EPA estimates is needed to repair and safeguard the nation’s drinking water systems. Meanwhile, nearly 15% (2 trillion gallons) of the nation’s drinking water is lost every year to leaks and main breaks. With that kind of gap, utilities can’t afford to replace healthy pipe – or to watch new pavement torn up for another repair. Every investment has to deliver real results.
This WaterWorld-moderated webinar brings together water and AI experts from VODA.ai to challenge the “replace-on-age” mindset and show how data-driven renewal strategies are helping utilities to cut waste, reduce failures, and restore confidence in capital planning. Hear from Cory Sides, SVP of Sales with over two decades in the water industry, and Benjamin Schroeder CTO and machine learning specialist who’s spent his career developing and training AI models to solve real world problems.
Key takeaways
- Learn how AI helps utilities target high-risk assets and extend pipe life.
- See how to align limited budgets with real infrastructure needs.
- Explore real-world examples of smarter, data-driven renewal decisions.
