Carollo Engineers and industry partners have released a first-of-its-kind guidebook on evaluating and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in potable water reuse systems.
Development of the guidebook was funded by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and it is now available via free download.
The guidebook, titled “AI & Machine Learning Guidebook for Potable Reuse,” offers practical information for deploying and maintaining AI and machine learning tools that can improve operational efficiency, support decision-making and enhance treatment performance. It is tailored to utilities, researchers, regulators and water professionals.
The guidebook was developed through a collaboration between Carollo, Yokogawa, the National Water Research Institute (NWRI), and Baylor University under the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation-funded research project Data-Driven Fault Detection and Process Control for Potable Reuse with Reverse Osmosis and Membrane Bioreactors.
Carollo said that while the guidebook focuses on potable reuse applications, many of its underlying principles apply to conventional drinking water and wastewater treatment systems.
The guidebook developed from input by a Utility Advisory Board and an Independent Expert Panel representing utilities, researchers and consultants.
The book covers the full AI implementation lifecycle, from foundational concepts and data management to model development, pilot testing, cybersecurity, workforce readiness and long-term maintenance. Real-world applications such as process optimization, predictive maintenance, water quality forecasting, digital twins and fault detection and also addressed.
“Artificial intelligence and machine learning have the potential to help utilities make better use of the vast amount of operational data generated every day,” said Andy Salveson, vice president at Carollo Engineers and principal investigator for the project.
“This guidebook provides a practical path forward for utilities interested in exploring these technologies, from understanding the fundamentals to successfully implementing and maintaining tools that support more informed operational decisions,” Salveson added.
The AI & Machine Learning Guidebook for Potable Reuse is available as a free download.
Source: Carollo
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