From unpredictable storms to rising energy demands, climate change is forcing utilities to rethink operations. Across the U.S., Aquasight’s AI-powered platforms are helping communities turn complex data into clear, actionable strategies boosting resilience, efficiency, and sustainability.
From Climate Pressure to Operational Readiness
Climate change is no longer a distant concern for water utilities—it’s a daily operational challenge. From more frequent and intense storms to aging infrastructure, rising energy costs, and water scarcity, utilities are under increasing pressure to adapt.
Meeting these challenges requires more than incremental change. It demands real-time insight, predictive intelligence, and technology that works in the context of everyday utility operations.
Over the past decade, Aquasight has partnered with more than 120 utilities across the U.S. to deploy a suite of AI-powered platforms—ACE™, AURA™, ATLAS™, APOLLO™, and AMP™—designed to help utilities anticipate problems, optimize performance, and build resilience. Here’s how those solutions are making an impact.
Proactive Stormwater Management in Macomb County, MI
In Macomb County, increasingly severe rainstorms were stressing the sewer system and heightening flood risk. Instead of reacting after the damage, the county turned to ACE’s Rain Heatmaps and Storm Catalog for a proactive approach.
By combining real-time rainfall data with historical storm records and flow monitoring, the county pinpointed exactly where and when the system was under stress. Crews could be dispatched more strategically, and infrastructure planning became data-driven. The result: faster response times, better resource allocation, and a stronger defense against climate-driven wet weather events.
Smarter CSO Management in Boston, MA
Boston’s combined sewer overflows (CSOs) were a visible challenge during intense storms, impacting waterways and community trust. The Boston Water and Sewer Commission implemented a tailored ACE module to detect CSOs, trigger automated public notifications, and streamline regulatory reporting.
The outcome was a more transparent, efficient, and compliant process—one that informed the public in real time, reduced operational blind spots, and reinforced accountability.
Source-to-Tap Visibility in Southeast Michigan
Water scarcity is a growing concern, even in the Great Lakes region. Serving over 4 million residents, the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) needed full visibility into its water distribution system.
By deploying AURA, GLWA achieved real-time monitoring of demand, pressure fluctuations, and water quality from source to tap. Early warning capabilities and system optimization tools allowed GLWA and its member communities to safeguard water quality and use resources more efficiently—turning a regional strength into a resilient, sustainable advantage.
Boosting Efficiency at Haverhill’s Wastewater Plant
In Haverhill, MA, the city’s wastewater treatment plant faced the challenge of optimizing operations across a facility with peak flows up to 65 MGD. With APOLLO, Haverhill reduced energy costs by 15.7%, chemical use by 7.8%, and trucking costs by nearly 4%—saving 605,000 kWh of energy and $185,000 annually.
Beyond the savings, APOLLO empowered operators with predictive analytics and AI guidance. It became a training and decision-making tool, preserving institutional knowledge and transforming the workforce’s approach to operations. As Director of Public Works Robert Ward noted, real-time analytics “beyond what SCADA gives us is a game-changer.”
Energy Optimization in Grand Rapids, MI
As one of the most energy-intensive sectors in local government, water utilities face growing pressure to cut carbon emissions. In Grand Rapids, sustainability goals targeted major reductions in water operations’ energy use.
Using ATLAS, the city implemented streaming analytics and demand forecasting to monitor consumption across a complex rate structure and pumping system. The analysis revealed a potential 44% reduction in peak-period energy costs—helping the city meet both environmental and fiscal objectives.
The Common Thread: Partnerships that Deliver
These case studies represent different climate and operational challenges, but they share a key theme: practical, AI-powered solutions developed in close partnership with utilities. Aquasight’s platforms aren’t theoretical “future state” tools—they’re designed for the decisions and realities utility leaders face today.
As a U.S.-based company born from collaboration with public agencies, Aquasight focuses on solutions that are intuitive, impactful, and scalable. That means delivering technology that operators trust, managers can measure, and communities can see the benefit from.
Looking Ahead
For utility leaders, the path forward isn’t just about meeting compliance requirements—it’s about foresight, adaptability, and commitment to the communities they serve. AI-driven smart water platforms are no longer optional; they’re essential to navigating climate uncertainty while achieving operational excellence.
By combining advanced analytics with deep sector expertise, Aquasight helps utilities do more with less, operate smarter under pressure, and remain resilient in the face of change.
Read the full Water Online article here: Combating Climate Change with AI-Driven Smart Water Solutions
