Role of technology

It has never been more important to produce more with less. As populations increase our sector faces increasing pressures, especially due to the impact of climate change in making water availability and quality increasingly unpredictable across the world.

The need to increase the sector's resilience and sustainability is growing as we face up to  challenges such as aging infrastructure, environmental degradation and rising water demand. Innovation and technology have a vital role to play in addressing issues such as scarcity and safety, water efficiency and achieving operation excellence in treatment, monitoring and data analytics. 

Adaptation and transformation are essential components of innovation and as we transition into the 5th industrial revolution, our goal is to achieve sustainable and resilient water management by embracing new and emerging technologies. These technologies provide valuable tools and insights to effectively tackle water-related challenges and ensure the sustainable management of this vital resource.

At Severn Trent, technology is at the heart of our operations, enhancing our ability to deliver essential water services to millions. It supports various aspects of our work, from ensuring the highest water quality to the seamless distribution of water. By integrating advanced technologies, we can maintain high standards of service, ensure environmental sustainability, and drive continuous improvement in our operations.

Collaborating with stakeholders to drive innovative change

As the world changes, the advancement of artificial intelligence is but one example of how technology and innovation will play a transformative role in all aspects of life. There are multiple stakeholders including businesses, universities, and governments helping to accelerate this change. Collaboration with these agents of change is critical if we are to advance on the challenges we face as a company within our region and sector. It is a core area of strategic focus linked to sustainability across all aspects of our business and the following case studies and narrative will demonstrate how we are working with others to address some of our most material issues with cutting edge innovation and technology

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