By 2035, we believe that leading wastewater utilities will be net-positive contributors to their communities and the planet — producing more energy and resources than they consume, operating autonomously where financially affordable, and serving as cornerstones of the circular economy.

That is the future we are actively building.

What We See Coming

• Wastewater facilities as carbon-negative resource factories
• Fully integrated digital twins enabling real-time optimization across entire watersheds
• Climate-resilient infrastructure that actually improves in performance during extreme events
• A mature innovation ecosystem where utilities, researchers, and companies move seamlessly from idea to scaled deployment
• A new generation of water professionals equipped for this transformed industry

Our Role We are not waiting for the future — we are creating it. Through our programs in resource recovery, smart infrastructure, climate resilience, and research partnerships, we are developing the products, processes, and collaborative models that will define the next era of wastewater management.

Join Us in Shaping What’s Next The most exciting innovations will come from collaboration. Whether you’re developing a breakthrough technology, researching new approaches, or leading another utility that wants to move faster — we want to work with you.

Ready to help define the future of our industry? Contact our innovation team using the form on the Innovation page.