The use of AI is essential to achieve sustainability in the water sector. Its application can range from optimizing procedures and wastewater treatments to predicting natural risks, such as floods or droughts, and monitoring water quality.

Efficient wastewater management could provide energy to 500 million people. Wastewater treatment facilities have the potential to become energy generators instead of consumers, all the while creating clean water that is returned to the local ecosystem, supplying more than 10 times the water provided by the current global desalination capacity.

Disasters indeed result in the deterioration of potable water and sewage systems. Therefore, water must be regarded as a fundamental element in the activities planned by the emergency committee. It is crucial to conduct a thorough vulnerability analysis to estimate the potential degree of impact on these systems in the face of a specific disaster. This proactive approach helps in preparing and mitigating potential damage to water supply and sanitation infrastructure, allowing for more effective emergency response and recovery efforts.