Resources

SWAN Circular Framework

Building off the industry accepted, SWAN 5-Layer Model, this new circular framework is a result of the evolution of smart water and strategic input provided by diverse, global SWAN Members and thought leaders.

SWAN Smart Water Journey Tool

A product of cross-industry collaboration, the SWAN Tool allows you to navigate through smart water solution diagrams, case studies, and benefit analyses according to your specific business drivers and challenge areas.

The Customer Benefits of Smart Water Networks
(in English)

Los Beneficios para el Cliente de las Redes Inteligentes de Agua
(in Spanish)

What is Smart Water to You?
Global water utilities provide their unique perspectives

USA Water Infrastructure Compensation Guide 2026 by LVI Associates

Water Technology Trends 2026 a strategic guide to
the future of smart water by Xylem Vue

2026 Water Report based on a survey of more than 600 US water stakeholders by Black & Veatch.

Shaping the future AMI smart water metering strategy for Mumbai-Second largest city in India by DropByDrop.

The Highway of Innovation for Water by Gentrack.

AI for Future Cities: Urban Water by Arup.

Smarter Workflows, Stronger Outcomes: Using AI to Augment Human Performance in Water Operations by ADAPTOVATE.

Rewiring Strategy Execution in the Water Sector: Aligning People, Process, and Platform by ADAPTOVATE.

Open Water 2.0: open platforms, marketplaces, & community by Qatium.

Weathering the Heat: Challenges & Adaptations for Water Utilities in a Warming World by Arcadis.

The Digital Wave: Transitioning from Legacy to Digital Solutions in Water Management by Schneider Electric.

A New Pace of Change: Industrial AI x Sustainability by Siemens.

Digital Transformation in the Water Industry: Unlocking Value through Strategic Implementation by GHD.

Guide to Scope 3 Emissions Management for the Water Sector by WSAA.

A Survey of Water Utilities’ Digital Transformation: Drivers, Impacts, and Enabling Technologies featuring KWR Water Research.

The Future of Leakage by Ovarro

From Reactive to Resilient: Why Water Utilities Need Digital Revolution by Siemens and Capgemini

Data Readiness is not Data Trust by Timeseer.AI

The Business Case For Digital Twins by Bentley Systems by Bentley Systems

India Flood Atlas by NEER

Perspectives on Intelligent Water Infrastructure by Autodesk

Reimagining Water Management: Generative AI as a Strategic Utility Asset by Xylem and Bluefield Research.

Non-Revenue Water: A Smarter Path to Managing Water Loss by Kamstrup.

Indian Smart Metering Manual by Steady-Taps Consulting.

Cybersecurity for Water Utilities by Bluefield Research and AWS.

AI & Water Management – What Utilities Need to Know by Qatium, Gigi-Karmous Edwards Consulting, KWR Water Research, and Saša Tomić.

GIS and Digital Water: The Foundational Role of GIS in Digital Water Transformation report by Bluefield Research and Esri.

Best Practices for Identifying Galvanized Service Lines Requiring Replacement by Jacobs & BlueConduit.

Smart Water Metering in AMP8: How to Unlock Success by Arqiva.

Utility Big Data Management Survey and Utility Urban Sewershed Management Survey by WRF.

How to Calculate ROI on IoT in Water Utilities by Nucleus3.

Water Utility Digital Maturity Paper by AGS.

AI Water Industry Readiness Podcast feat. City of Houston by GHD.