What We Do
Our experienced water business analysts understand your challenges and speak your language. We know our AMPs from DWI and Open Data. Working with our data and AI consultants can help you to deliver the strategies and technical solutions you need to make real world operational improvements – like a £150mn+ business transformation ROI for Yorkshire Water.
We empower the UK’s water companies with the data they need to make better decisions and improve their services. It’s no coincidence we’re trusted by many of the biggest names in utilities to transform their data through strategy, platform engineering, governance, AI solutions, and advanced analytics.
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Data that Makes a Difference
The Cunliffe Report
With 88 formal recommendations, the Independent Water Commission’s report on the water sector means a ‘reset’ is well and truly in the works. However, change is only as effective as the data driving it.
Our data services will help you realise the potential of your datasets, so you can make the improvements that actually make a difference, across regulation and ownership, to system planning.
“This is a complex sector with a highly integrated system. Resetting this sector and restoring pride in the future of our waterways matters to us all.”
Sir Jon Cunliffe, Chair of the Independent Water Commission Report
Maximising Water Investment
Through Data
Given the planned £104bn investment in our water sector from AMP 8, expectations within ODIs are higher than ever. Performance commitments will only be met through better use of data to drive operational decisions. The clearer your capabilities around managing and understanding your data, the more value you’ll drive.
Whether you’re focusing on modernising ageing infrastructure, increasing wastewater systems reliance, or improving customer service, we’ve got the data know-how to match.
Real Results, Real ROI
A Digital Transformation for Yorkshire Water’s Data Strategy
“Infrastructure management, cost control, and reliability performance have benefitted dramatically from the results of the data transformation programme, with data enablement activities helping to drive an overall business transformation ROI of £150m+.”
Andy Crossley, Managing Director at Oakland
Our Data & AI Services for Water Utilities
Get to know your data – and how to leverage it to deliver the best outcomes for your users, customers, and communities.
AI Strategies and Solutions
AI is primed to progress the UK’s utilities sector. Most companies are already using it, but truly understanding its capabilities and the opportunities it springboards will differentiate success.
With support from our AI consultants, we can help you to find the right use-cases to show the value of Generative AI.
- Optimise operational alarms to spot issues before they become problems
- Increase the effectiveness of customer contact management
- Understand the governance requirements of AI for peace-of-mind over your systems
Data Strategies for Success
Water infrastructure is accelerating. Smart meters are being rolled out at record speed. New sensors and devices are cropping up left, right, and centre.
They all promise faster insights, but only if the data foundations are right.
Our data team will make sure you’re getting the most value from real-time data to make decisions that drive real change. We’ll build the data strategies to meet your operational aims, including ways to:
- Monitor water consumption more accurately
- Identify leaks faster
- Reduce operational carbon emissions
Streamlined Data Management
Creating a single view of your assets (treatment works, pumping stations, pipes) is critical to understanding the performance of your water networks.
Levering existing capabilities in systems, such as SCADA and sewer alarms, enables a degree of understanding. But a single view of the status of all assets gives you immediate insight to make timely interventions and prevent problems, like pollution incidents.
Give us your requirements and we’ll build you a platform that transforms how you view work – literally.
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Leading the Way with Stream and Open Data
Oakland is driving the open data agenda, leading the way in helping organisations use open data to spark innovation and meet growing regulatory demands. We are working closely with Stream, a collaboration between UK water companies supported by industry and civil society partners, whose mission is to unlock the power of water data for the benefit of customers, society, and the environment.
This open data platform, combined with industry-wide collaboration is empowering water companies to innovate faster and transform how they operate. Infrastructure has never been more connected than ever and it’s time to get the most value from the data you collect.
Oakland x Stream for Yorkshire Water
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Water Utilities FAQs
What’s the Open Data strategy for the water industry?
Stream is a collaboration between UK water companies supported by industry and civil society partners. Stream’s mission is to unlock the power of water data for the benefit of customers, society, and the environment. They will be publishing their open data strategy early in 2026.
How do the Environmental Information Regulations affect the water utilities sector?
The Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) give the public access to environmental information held by public authorities, like water providers. The EIR aims to increase transparency between the public and public services. For the water industry, this includes:
- Water quality
- Waste management
- Environmental impact
How much capital has been invested in the water sector during AMP8?
Investment in water infrastructure has never been higher. £104bn will be injected into the sector during AMP8, which runs from 2025 to 2030. Within the framework, water companies have also proposed:
- The development of 10 new reservoirs
- A 50% reduction in sewage spills from storm overflows
- The creation of 30,000 new jobs
What is Big Data water management?
The potential for Big Data to transform the water sector is huge. From improving water resource management to developing more sustainable water systems, Big Data has the means to make sure everyone has access to the water they need.
If managed correctly, these vast amounts of data could help the water industry to:
Stay ahead of failures before they happen
With smart asset monitoring and predictive insights, utilities companies can spot early warning signs and take action before small issues become costly breakdowns.
- Act upon water crises with speed
With real-time monitoring, utilities companies and water agencies can spot and respond to crises fast, limiting risks to the communities they serve.
- Predict water supply and quality to high levels of accuracy
An activity that is becoming more significant as weather patterns – and their impacts – become more volatile as a result of climate change.
- Make informed water allocation decisions
When water companies understand how, where, and why water is being used, they’re better equipped to make decisions that ensure people can access clean water.
How ethical is AI in the utilities sector?
We’re big believers in using AI for good. But all elements of using an AI model need to be considered, particularly when it’s being used to service a public service – like water supply.
AI systems can be prone to algorithmic bias, where they unintentionally favour inequities. With the right governance and robust controls, you can limit the risk and make sure you’re confident in the outcomes when using AI tools.
For information on how to govern your AI systems, please contact our team.