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Real-World Case Studies
We advise our clients to Solve the problems of today, to Navigate emerging sector issues and Discover the possible of tomorrow.
Explore how Isle advise our clients on the worlds most important sustainability and net zero carbon challenges.
Delivering Collaborative Treatment-Train Redesign Through Industrial Water Treatment Consultancy
Isle’s industrial water treatment consultancy helped a global manufacturer resolve water treatment-train failures. Working as the manufacturer’s trusted water expert,…
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TasWater NRW Reduction Investment Plan & Strategic Business Case
Isle developed a six-year NRW Reduction Investment Plan and business case for TasWater, outlining a structured program of work to…
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Strengthening Wastewater Resilience in a Changing Climate
Isle identified and prioritised wastewater treatment technologies to support Scottish Water’s ongoing long term resilience planning under changing climatic conditions.
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Solar Powered Desalination Trial Demonstrates a Route to Net Zero Farming in the Desert
World’s first fully solar powered desalination trial addresses UAE water stress and food independence through desert agriculture.
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Real-Time N₂O Control Helps Utilities Reduce Wastewater Climate Emissions
Trial Reservoirs Initiative supported a holistic N₂O aeration management trial, validating the decision-support system as a tool to reduce wastewater…
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Advancing the UK’s Climate Resilience with Decentralised Desalination
Isle delivered a pre-feasibility report for a UK water utility exploring how decentralised desalination plants could be implemented to improve…
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Restoring River Health Through Collaborative Catchment Monitoring
Working together with diverse partners, Isle conceived a strategy and implementation roadmap that reimagines collaborative catchment monitoring to improve river…
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Building Innovation Capability: Helping Seqwater Turn Ideas Into Action
Isle’s Innovation Gym empowered Seqwater to become innovation champions, building their innovation capability and confidence in progressing pilot solutions.
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Responding to Drought: Transforming Industrial Water Use and Cooling Efficiency
We assessed and optimised cooling operations at an Italian industrial site, identifying major water-saving opportunities to increase efficiency and drought…
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Preventing Hazardous Chemical Pollution at Source
Isle developed a technical report on sewer-entry treatment technologies for low-volume hazardous chemicals, providing insights to guide informed decisions.
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Human-Centered Design for Utilities
Using a Human-Centered Design approach, Isle’s team facilitated inclusive workshops and developed a research plan to help define and guide…
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Sydney Water Infrastructure Technology Plan
Isle produced an Infrastructure Technology Plan and Implementation Roadmap for Sydney Water following a deep assessment of current technological capabilities.
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Samoa Water Digital Transformation
In a major step towards water utility innovation, Samoa Water Authority commits to digital transformation following a successful Trial Reservoir…
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Non-Invasive Mains Pipeline Inspection
KenWave’s non-invasive DRI technology proved just as effective at pipeline condition assessment as more traditional technologies but without the associated…
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True Cost of Water
Isle developed a quantitative model to determine the true cost of water in the UAE in order to help enhance…
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Water sector peer networking
Isle’s water sector peer networking program fosters knowledge around real-world innovation use, helping utilities grow expertise and lead in climate…
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EU-Funded Projects
Isle has a track record of success with EU co-funded projects: capitalizing on our extended innovation network, knowledge and experience,…
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Brine Mineral Extraction Solutions
Isle worked with a government agency to identify brine mineral extraction solutions in order to mitigate environmental harm and extract…
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Abu Dhabi Water Efficiency
Isle Utilities supports an Abu Dhabi based-client to improve their water efficiency through a thorough Demand Side Management review to…
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Utility Acquisition Due Diligence
Isle supported our client with utility acquisition due diligence to determine whether the acquisition aligned with their strategic vision and…
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Sludge Management Tech Evaluation
Isle undertook a sludge management tech evaluation for our Saudi Arabia based client which thoroughly assessed existing and emerging technologies…
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Water Regulatory Framework Review
Isle conducted a full review of Saudi Arabia’s water regulatory framework, enabling evidence-based decisions and streamlined investment in sustainable water…
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Outsourcing Industrial Wastewater Treatment
We guided the customer through global DBOOM contacts, conducting expert interviews and risk assessments to align industrial wastewater treatment outsourcing…
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Reducing Water Loss in Italy
Isle worked with Italian utilities to secure funding to cut non-revenue water. Our team is now supporting the utilities to…
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Semiconductor Water Management Optimization
Isle was commissioned to help STM’s Catania reduce water in semiconductor production by 20% by 2025. Our team identified technologies…
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Design Thinking for Water Innovation
Isle facilitated a Design Sprint at the Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival, helping stakeholders co-create and iterate solutions to some of…
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South African Sludge Management Trends Analysis
Isle worked with South Africa’s Water Research Commission (WRC) to investigate trends in innovative sludge management technologies in LMICs to…
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Assessing Sustainability in Water Efficient Sanitation
Isle undertook sustainability reviews for six non-sewered sanitation centres participating in BMGF-led water efficient sanitation projects.
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Lowering COD in the Pulp and Paper Industry
With Trial Reservoir support, EnBiorganic’s EBS-Di technology lowered chemical oxygen demand (COD) levels at Canada’s only zero liquid discharge pulp…
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Tackling Water Challenges in Vietnam
Isle Utilities led the YWP Sprint Challenge, collaborating with the Australian Water Partnership to up-skill future water industry leaders to…
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Transforming Wastewater Treatment through AI
Transcend’s TDG software has cut design time for Xylem engineers by 50%, transforming the wastewater treatment proposal process and enhancing…
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Atmospheric Water Generation Technologies
Isle collaborated with TAQA to identify, shortlist, and provide due diligence on atmospheric water generation technologies that could provide a…
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Drinking Water Quality Framework
Isle created a comprehensive drinking water quality framework to help UAE organization enhance water quality management.
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Flood Resilience Innovation Projects
Isle is involved with four Defra-funded flood resilience innovation projects to equip at-risk communities with technology and foster collaboration for…
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SLG-F Sewage Sludge Treatment Efficiency Trial
SLG-F wastewater efficiency trial offers pioneering solutions for sustainable sludge management by reducing sludge for disposal, offering significant energy savings…
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Oil & Gas Industry Water Reuse
Isle collaborated with a global oil & gas company to implement a cost-effective solution for recovering the wash-water generated from…
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Legacy Mining Water Treatment
Isle coordinated water treatment at five legacy mining sites in France, helping a global mining company meet environmental standards, reduce…
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Water Management in Oil Refining
Isle updated South Africa’s water management standards in oil refining, recommending future targets and best practices to reduce water consumption…
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Isle identified barriers, drivers and enablers to water innovation uptake in mining, forecasting demand and offering insights for better water…
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Dairy Industry Water Efficiency
Our team evaluated how water use, wastewater and energy use in the South African dairy industry has changed since 1989.…
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Treatment for Irrigation Water
ADS’s trial involved a low-energy magnetic particle treatment for irrigation water that quickly and efficiently removed well water contaminants.
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Arumloo’s Ultra-Low Flush Toilet
Trial Reservoir-supported Arumloo’s natured-based, ultra-low flush toilet reduces water usage by 71% during a trial in Botswana, providing a more…
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Trial Reservoir Supports Vortex Aeration for MBRs
Trial Reservoir supported VorTech to supply a beverage manufacturer with cutting edge vortex aeration technology for MBRs to cut energy…
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Isle Utilities supports TDK startup to find innovative PFAS destruction solution
Isle Utilities supported TDK’s startup Suiki to enter the global water market and secure significant investment to develop, test and…
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BIM for Water Utilities
Isle undertook a survey review and technology scan for an American water utility to establish the effectiveness of using BIM…
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Nature-Based Solutions Showcase
Isle Utilities hosted a showcase of Nature-Based Solutions research, technology and innovation. The event provided insights for how the water…
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Biochar Impact Exploration
Isle Utilities worked with Scottish Water to explore the environmental and financial benefits and impacts of biochar made from biosolids…
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Smart Taps Trial Reservoir
The Smart Taps trial enhanced clean water access in The Gambia, holding promise for global application. Its success addresses water…
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Technology Landscape Analysis
Isle conducted a technology landscape analysis and facilitated partner discussions to improve our clients’ water quality sensing.
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Water Innovation Platform: Mexico
This project identified key water and sanitation challenges, proposed technology solutions and presented them to Mexican water utilities. Virtual seminars…
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Water Neutrality for development
Isle offered water efficiency expertise to achieve water neutrality, a requirement to mitigate the impact of new development. Our groundbreaking…
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Informed Investment: Digital Metering
Isle provided prominent Australian water utilities with the full range of technology options for digital water metering alongside economic modelling,…
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Water Innovation Platform (WIP) LATAM
WIP aimed to assist utilities achieve service objectives through innovative technology adoption. It connected water utility operators with relevant tech…
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Smart Device Integration: Empowering APAC Utilities
MHC prepared a market entry strategy for an IOT platform company on how they could partner to develop a go-to-market…
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PFAS Solutions: Technology Horizon Scan
Alongside case studies and interviews with global experts, we reviewed PFAS remediation technology for European end-users, covering drinking, waste- and…
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South African Water Innovators Industry Guide
Market size and segmentation, trends and opportunities, and where to find funding. Practical advice on setting up a company, business…
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Strategic Sustainability Readiness Framework
This project used the University of Kwa Zulu-Natal (UKZN) WASH Centre as a case study to develop a framework to…
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Water Biosolids Needs Assessment: Monterey One Water
Isle provided Monterey One Water an independent evaluation of public-private partnerships to finance a biosolids treatment process required to discontinue…
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System Leakage Management Plan: UnityWater
We worked with Australia’s Unitywater to update their System Leakage Management Plan. The project involved reviewing Unitywater’s Non-Revenue Water practices…
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Post-merger integration of an energy business
MHC facilitated the post-merger integration of energy, telecommunications, and property technology businesses to adopt an operating model allowing the combined…
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New Energy Services Business
This project helped design a new business for a traditional infrastructure management company. The business is officially launched, active recruitment…
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This “first of its kind” event provided a safe and creative platform to enhance innovation culture and foster ideas across…
MoreUpcoming events
Innovation Hub at ACE26
Isle powers the Innovation Hub at the American Water Works Association's Annual Conference & Exposition. The Innovation Hub features dedicated space for emerging solution providers seeking to showcase their technologies in the exhibit hall of this major industry conference..
AWWA Annual Conference & Expo
AWWA ACE 2026 brings together global water leaders, utilities, and innovators to advance resilient and sustainable water solutions.
10th AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum
The AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum connects global water leaders to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and advance water stewardship.
Water in Industry 2026
Water in Industry 2026 explores industrial water innovation, circular water solutions, and sustainable water management practices.
Industrial Water Forum at WIN 2026
Industrial Water Forum 2026 explores water reuse, efficiency, treatment technologies, and practical solutions for industrial water management.
NWG Innovation Festival
NWG Innovation Festival 2026 brings together innovators to solve water and sustainability challenges through collaboration and design sprints.
Summer Webinar: Diving Into Isle’s TAG Technology Vault
As the sector’s leading technology scouts, the Isle team reviews hundreds of solutions a year through our rigorous Dealflow process. For every technology that makes the main stage at TAG Meetings, there are a number of solutions that may also be strong fits for specific utility needs. Just like the classic movie studio, we have our very own "Disney Vault" filled with fascinating, highly vetted innovations and we’re opening the doors for you.
The AI Water Exchange Partnership Project
The AI Water Exchange is a dedicated space for water utilities to explore the evolving world of artificial intelligence.
AWA/IWA YWP Conference and Ball 2026
AWA/IWA YWP Conference 2026 connects young water professionals driving innovation, resilience, and sustainable water solutions.
World Water Week
World Water Week 2026 connects global leaders to advance water innovation, climate resilience, and sustainable water solutions.
PFAS Partnership Project Meeting
Join 12+ other utilities in our confidential, Peer-to-Peer Partnership and discuss best practices, share experiences, and gain exclusive insights on cutting-edge PFAS treatment and destruction technologies and methodologies.
ESS – Environmental Services & Solutions Expo
The UK's biggest stage for environmental services. The number-one business exchange for the industry. Join 16,000+ professionals for two high-impact days at the NEC, Birmingham
WEFTEC 2026
WEFTEC 2026 connects global water professionals to explore water quality innovation, technology, and sustainable solutions.
IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition
IWA World Water Congress 2026 connects global water leaders to advance resilience, innovation, and sustainable water solutions.
Sustainability Europe 2026
Sustainability Europe 2026 connects leaders driving climate action, business resilience, and sustainable transformation across Europe.
WWT Drinking Water Quality Europe 2026
WWT Drinking Water Quality Europe 2026 explores PFAS, water quality, treatment innovation, and drinking water resilience.
