Our water management consultants help de-risk the implementation of cutting-edge water technology through strategic insight, assessment, and expertise across the water system.
Transformative change is possible, by supporting start-ups and corporates in their pursuit of innovative solutions and sustainable growth.
We believe technology can solve many of the global environmental challenges. That’s why we support start-up & corporate technology vendors understand the detail surrounding the global challenges and build compelling and sustainable value propositions and market growth strategies.
We give technology developers market insights to support growth journeys. Isle’s advisers provide insight on the technology landscape, customers adoption drivers and procurement behaviours, market dynamics and growth metrics – this tailored approach gives you the insight to make bold growth decisions.
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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 advises our clients on the world’s most important sustainability and net zero carbon challenges.
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…
MoreAdvancing Water Innovation in Mining
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…
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