Traditionally risk-averse and slow to adopt emerging technologies, the water sector hasn’t seen the same AI momentum as other industries. In this podcast episode, we’re joined by Satish Tripathi (City of Houston) and Freddie Guerra (GHD) to unpack what it takes to build an AI-ready water industry. Together, they discuss AI adoption in water, its real-world value and what’s needed for its responsible, ethical integration.
Is the water industry ready for AI?
A change in flow for the future of water
23 January 2026
Catch up on:
- Why AI adoption in water is lagging — and what needs to change to move forward
- The five pillars of AI readiness: strategy, data, infrastructure, people and change management
- What digital twins are, how they work and why they’re transforming water management
- Real-world success stories, including how the City of Houston uses AI to detect pipe failures before they happen
This conversation dives into practical insights, early successes and the cultural shifts needed to unlock AI’s full potential in water management.
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