intelligent, innovative, integrative Water Systems
AI-driven solutions for intelligent, resilient and sustainable water systems
i3WaterS brings together universities, research centers, technology developers
and water utilities across Europe to support the digital transformation of
critical water infrastructures.
i3WaterS brings together leading universities, research centers, technology
developers and water utilities across Europe. The project will train
15 Doctoral Candidates to develop innovative AI-driven solutions for
intelligent, resilient and sustainable water systems, contributing to the
digital transformation of one of the most critical infrastructures for society.
The risk of water scarcity due to climate change and human activities is real.
i3WaterS stands for Intelligent, Innovative, Integrative Water Systems and
addresses the urgent need to optimise water resources management by providing
a comprehensive solution to upgrade, optimally operate and maintain water
distribution systems.
day-to-day and extreme factors and water distribution system failures.
At research level, i3WaterS focuses on the integration of data, expert
knowledge and computational simulation tools. It introduces advanced
data-driven and artificial intelligence techniques beyond the current state
of the art, integrated into a newly developed Intelligent Decision Support
System.
This system will act as an umbrella for a set of 14 independent solutions
that assist water distribution system management through scientifically
driven decision-making. The incorporation of artificial intelligence will
help increase the autonomy of selected parts of the water distribution
system under a paradigm of maximum security, safety and robustness.
The project frames this autonomy within a broader concept of intelligent
assistance, including human validation whenever required. The 15 Doctoral
Candidates will learn from experts in network monitoring, data management,
algorithms, artificial intelligence, modelling, microbiology, ethics and
industrial applications.
Through a specifically designed training programme, candidates will develop
the cross-disciplinary skills required to find, test and innovate solutions
that are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals related
to water. i3WaterS will also prepare a new generation of internationally
connected professionals for thriving careers in critical infrastructures.
i3WATERS is a doctoral network project funded by the European Union under the HORIZON.1.2 – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) ( HORIZON_MSCA-101227354-I3waterS). For more information cordis.europa.eu.