The September 2025 issue of Smart Water Magazine Print Edition lands with a spotlight on digitalisation, the transformative force reshaping water management globally. This edition dives deep into how technology is not just an enabler but a catalyst for efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in the water sector.
Dolores Herrán of Molecor takes center stage in the cover story, offering a candid look at how in-house technology and a robust ESG strategy are fueling the company’s international expansion of PVC-O solutions. Herrán’s insights reveal a delicate balance between innovation and sustainability, a dynamic that is redefining global water infrastructure. Her reflections challenge the sector to think critically about how technology can drive both economic growth and environmental stewardship.
The issue also features a lineup of exclusive interviews with industry leaders who are at the forefront of the sector’s digital revolution. Sergio Arróniz of Grupo Álava discusses how the MonoM platform equips utilities with the tools to enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. His perspective underscores the importance of integrating multiple data sources to support real-time decision-making, a critical need as water management challenges grow more complex.
Klaus Kisters, CEO of KISTERS, reflects on six decades of hydrology, emphasizing the critical role of trustworthy data in water management. His insights highlight how accurate information is the backbone of climate resilience, guiding decisions on floods, droughts, and resource allocation. Kisters’ call for investment in reliable monitoring systems is a timely reminder of the foundational role data plays in the sector’s future.
Xavier Cardeña of HMS Networks brings a fresh perspective on industrial connectivity and cybersecurity, detailing how secure solutions are enabling utilities to scale up smart water management. His discussion on protecting systems from threats and unlocking the benefits of connected, data-driven infrastructure is particularly relevant in an era where cyber risks are escalating.
Alfonso Corbalán, CEO of Hidroconta, shares how the company is integrating meters, connectivity, and platforms to deliver flexible water systems tailored to local needs. His approach highlights the importance of adaptability in technology, ensuring that solutions are both efficient and sustainable.
The issue also delves into the practical applications of digitalisation through a series of feature stories. Siemens showcases how digital twin technology is driving efficiency across the desalination lifecycle, enabling predictive insights and smarter operations. Diehl Metering presents the ALTAIR V5, an eco-designed smart meter built to meet decarbonisation goals. Tedagua’s use of digital twins combined with AI, IoT, and cloud tools to optimise desalination in real time is another standout example of how technology is strengthening efficiency, cybersecurity, and resilience.
Aganova’s Nautilus system is supporting utilities in Dublin and Paris with AI-powered leak detection, while StormHarvester demonstrates how sewer sensors and AI can prevent blockages and reduce pollution. These projects underscore the growing intersection between water and digital risk, where rapid deployment of digital tools can improve emergency response and recovery, as seen in Xylem Vue’s feature on Global Omnium’s response to the Valencia DANA.
The issue also looks outward, linking local innovation to global lessons. The World Bank analyses Spain’s PERTE for the Digitalisation of the Water Cycle as a blueprint for lower- and middle-income countries. Taiwan Water Week 2025 previews how Taipei will become a hub for smart networks, net-zero strategies, and resilient water solutions. Veolia shows how greener desalination—through membranes, AI, and renewables—is becoming a scalable, affordable reality.
In the opinion section, leading experts from across the globe offer diverse perspectives on resilience, financing, sustainability, and innovation. Their contributions reflect the urgency and breadth of the challenges ahead, and the creativity with which the sector is addressing them.
This issue of Smart Water Magazine highlights how digitalisation, alongside innovation and collaboration, is enabling companies and people to build a smarter, more resilient, and more connected water future. The insights from industry leaders and the showcased projects demonstrate that the sector is not just adapting to change but actively shaping it. As digital tools become more sophisticated, the potential for transformative impact grows, setting the stage for a future where water management is more efficient, sustainable, and resilient than ever before.