The Water Perspectives Blog

Risk prediction

This is part 2 of the series highlighting questions in the water industry about the readiness to adopt and deploy...
Utility leaders in the Northeast U.S. manage some of the most complex water and wastewater systems in the country: dense,...
In 2026, most utilities are no longer asking whether AI can predict pipe failures. Machine learning models are now able...
The real risks behind AI prediction – and the misconceptions that hold teams back...
Texas Approves Predictive Modeling for LCRI Compliance
Learn what the new Texas ruling means for utilities, and how to reduce lead unknowns before the 2027 deadline....
AI’s Role in Water Utilities: How to Overcome Common Concerns and Get Started
Discover AI’s practical role in water utilities, from failure prediction to smarter capital planning. A guide to starting strong and...
The 5 Most Common Risk Prediction Methods for Water Utilities–And How They Compare?
Learn how water utilities predict pipe failures. This article compares five widely used methods, highlighting their advantages, drawbacks, and best...
What EMWD’s Maintenance Director Wants You to Know About Predicting Failures
Nearly 800 water mains fail daily in the U.S. Learn how AI-driven risk prediction helps utilities to plan smarter and...
Machine Learning, a New Best Practice for Risk Prediction
Learn how AI helps water utilities detect patterns that traditional risk models miss; cutting failures, prioritizing repairs, and protecting limited...
How Plano is Using AI to Rethink $10M in Infrastructure Spending
City of Plano uses AI to prioritize condition assessments for large-diameter water mains, helping CIP Manager Drew Zaeske avoid costs...