Smart Innovators: Water & Wastewater Management Software

Published 14 February 2024 by Nathan Goldstein & Bill Pennington &

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Executive Summary

Regulation shifts, increased ESG scrutiny and climate change are all rapidly changing the dynamic landscape that is water and wastewater management. To manage the complex systems that are involved, firms are leveraging commercial and specialized software solutions. This report provides buyers and vendors with a high-level benchmark of the capabilities of 18 solution providers. It covers specific use cases such as municipal operations and high-strength effluent systems, as well as general coverage. This report covers the landscape as it is, with a focus on increasing industry standards and their importance given future conditions outlined in market and climate forecasts.

Table of contents

Water-related challenges are creating mounting pressure for dedicated software tools to present holistic solutions
Water and wastewater management software is experiencing exponential growth in demand
The landscape for digital water and wastewater management solutions is populated by a diverse group of vendors and providers
Specific industry use cases for water and wastewater management software
Inclusion criteria for vendors and service providers
Core capabilities essential to water and wastewater management
The water and wastewater solution landscape is changing rapidly, with established and novel players
Innovation has moved from a glacial pace to rapid expansion

Table of figures

Figure 1. The negative water feedback loop
Figure 2. The dynamic digital water vendor landscape
Figure 3. Assessment criteria
Figure 4. EHS solution scoring
Figure 5. Highlighted specialist vendor scoring

About the authors

Nathan Goldstein

Senior Analyst
Nathan is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix EHSQ practice out of the New York office. His current research agenda focuses on the intersection of sustainability and ESG trends within the EHSQ operational sphere. Prior to joining Verdantix, Nathan worked at Bluefield Research, where he covered the global water industry, with a focus on the energy, industrial and digital segments. Nathan holds a MSc in Water: Science and Governance from King’s College London.

Bill Pennington

VP Research, EHS & Risk Management
Bill is the VP Research for the Verdantix EHS & Risk Management practices. His current agenda focuses on understanding the evolution of EHS and enterprise risk management, evaluating emerging strategic risks and benchmarking technology buyers’ budgets, priorities and preferences globally.

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