2025年水技术趋势报告：数字技术助力水资源管理革新

WATER TECHNOLOGY Revolutionizing watermanagement with the Table of contents Introduction Trend 1Artificial Intelligence: efficient water resource Trend 2Cybersecurity: greater protection for infrastructure Trend 3Water loss control: reduction of non-revenue water Trend 4Optimization of wastewater plants: the role of Trend 5Flood management: effective responses to extreme Trend 6Agriculture and irrigation: improvements in operability Trend 7Smart buildings: resource and energy management Trend 8Optimization of water resources: enhanced I n t r o d u c tIo n The year 2025 will go down in history as a turning point in theevolution of technology and its global impact. This is particularlytrue in the field of water. This critical resource is essential for life Thisscenario,also marked by climate change,migratorymovements, population growth and over-urbanization, as well asintegrated water cycle management, will continue to be a challengefor all countries without exception. Digital transformation, with As we embark on a year designated by the United Nations astheInternational Year of Quantum Science and Technology,computing continues to serve as the backbone of technological The following document analyzes some of the emerging trends thatare redefining the water sector, tackling pressing challenges suchas extreme events, technological and infrastructure obsolescence, It details how advanced technologies such as digital twins, decisionsupport systems (DSS) and early warning systems (EWS) are being The agricultural sector is a case in point. Irrigation associations areimplementing technologies geared towards digital transformationto optimize water use (between 20% and 50%, according to the FAO),improve agricultural productivity (increasing agricultural yields by Likewise,the rollout of operational intelligence and AI isrevolutionizingdemand forecasting,energy optimization,andcustomerrelationship management.These innovations arereshaping industry operations, enabling processes that are both Finally, trends in water loss control, wastewater treatment plantmanagement, and the development of smart buildings emphasizehowtechnological innovations can drive sustainability and In short, this report on water sector trends for 2025 provides acomprehensive overview of these transformations and highlightsthecrucial role of technology in guaranteeing water securityand environmental sustainability in a future that promises to be Jaime BarbaHead of Xylem Vue t rEn d 1 Artificial Intelligence: efficient water In 2025, artificial Intelligence (AI) and operational intelligence (OI) are set to play a pivotal role in optimizing waterresources, boosting efficiency, reducing operating costs and promoting sustainability. These technologies are Digital platforms integrate AI and operational intelligence systems to address the challenges of the water sector. Thesetools centralize data from sources such as IoT sensors, SCADA and GIS systems, and deploy advanced algorithms todetect leaks, optimize networks and enhance service quality. They also contribute to the Sustainable Development AI applications: key developments for 2025 Artificial intelligence is poised to become a key tool for transforming water management. The main applications that adjust operations according to demand. Thesesolutions, which have already cut consumption by25%, will become even more efficient thanks to the Dynamic optimization in treatment plants AI will continue to revolutionize treatment plantsin 2025 through systems that adjust processes inreal time, including reagent dosing and treatment Pre-emptive problem detection In 2025, AI systems will become more sophisticatedin detecting leaks, fraud and operating irregularitiesat earlier stages. This will boost resilience and reducemaintenance costs, while delivering a tailored user Demand forecasting Trends show that advanced AI algorithms will play akey role in accurately anticipating consumption peaks.Resource management will be seamlessly integratedin 2025, supporting automatic adjustments in water Wastewater treatment optimization Artificial intelligence (AI) will be able to completelyoptimize wastewater treatment in 2025. Predictivesystems will automatically adjust critical processesto meet stricter environmental standards. In addition, Energy optimization Sustainabilitywill be a priority in 2025.AI canoptimize energy consumption in pumping stations Operational intelligence:a holistic future ahead in 2025 In conclusion, Operational intelligence will develop further in 2025 as an essentialsolutiontocentralizedata,optimizeresourcesandenhancedecision- in2025,operationalintelligence,supported by advanced AI technologies,isset to redefine water resourcemanagement. These solutions, fromcentralizingdatatooptimizingoperationsthrough predictive algorithms, will give Operational intelligence solutions will evolve into fully centralizedplatforms that build in real-time data from m