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The theme at #ACE26 was superheroes. But after four days on the Innovation Hub floor, our own Chris Rodriguez came away with a different takeaway. The engineers, capital planners, and finance managers he talked to weren't looking for a hero to swoop in. They were looking for clarity — a defensible answer to the question that keeps every utility director up at night: which pipe breaks next? Most replacement decisions today still lean on break history, pipe age, and material — a record of the past, not a map of the future. And in systems with hundreds of miles of pipe that have never broken, that gap is where preventable emergencies live. Chris writes about what he heard from the floor — the budget conversations, the "Dig Once" coordination opportunities, and why predictive risk modeling isn't a technology expense, it's coordination infrastructure. Read the full reflection: https://lnkd.in/gzMpAk4J #WaterInfrastructure #AWWAACE26 #PredictiveAnalytics #LeadServiceLines

We are #hiring a Data Scientist — Machine Learning Practitioner at BlueConduit! Take a look if you, or anyone you know, loves to build data, ML, and AI tools. This role will also have opportunities to share data science results with people and communities who directly benefit from your work. Apply if you want to see the impact of your DS/ML/AI work and you care about having safe drinking water and equitable communities! And please share with people who may be a good fit! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gzVAkiRq?

The BlueConduit team is ready and excited for Day 2 at AWWA ACE26 in Washington, D.C.! Stop by our booth in the Innovation Hub to see a live demo of how utilities are using predictive analytics and data intelligence to better manage lead service lines, water mains, and other critical infrastructure assets. Whether you’re focused on compliance, risk reduction, or capital planning, we’d love to show you how BlueConduit can help turn your data into actionable insights. See you at ACE26! #ACE26 #AWWAACE #WaterInfrastructure #PredictiveAnalytics #AssetManagement #BlueConduit

The future of water infrastructure will be built on better data, smarter decisions, and continuous innovation. We were proud to see BlueConduit Co-Founder & CEO Eric Schwartz share his perspective at the American Water Works Association ACE26 Innovation Hub, joining industry leaders to discuss the current state of the water sector, where it's headed, and how technology can help utilities address increasingly complex challenges. The conversation explored critical topics including: 💧 Network Monitoring & System Performance 🛡️ Risk & Resilience 🔧 Asset Health & Resource Protection 📊 Data-Driven Decision Intelligence As utilities face aging infrastructure, regulatory pressures, and limited resources, data-driven decision making is becoming essential to prioritizing investments, reduce risk, and improve outcomes for communities. Thank you to AWWA ACE26 for creating a forum that brings together innovators and utility leaders to share ideas and shape the future of the industry. #AWWAACE26 #WaterInfrastructure #Innovation #DataDriven #AssetManagement #RiskManagement #WaterUtilities #DigitalTransformation

Stop by Booth 119 at AWWA ACE to learn about BlueConduit's latest AI innovations to empower water systems in tackling their biggest challenges.

Heading to ACE26? Make Booth #119 one of your stops. The BlueConduit team will be in The Innovation Hub all week, sharing how utilities are using predictive modeling, AI, and data science to accelerate lead service line replacement and make more confident water infrastructure planning decisions. In addition to our featured presentations from Jacob Abernethy, Alice Berners-Lee, PhD, and Ian Robinson, we’re offering complimentary private strategy sessions at the booth. ✔️ Discuss your lead service line inventory ✔️ Explore prioritization and replacement strategies ✔️ Understand how water main risk modeling fits your capital plan ✔️ Ask questions specific to your utility Schedule time with our team or stop by Booth #119 in the Innovation Hub during the show: https://lnkd.in/gMw8PHmc #ACE26 #AWWAACE #WaterHeroes #WaterData #LeadServiceLines #WaterManagement

November 1, 2027 might sound far away. It’s not. That’s the next major LCRI compliance milestone—and by then utilities must submit a finalized baseline inventory and start their replacement program. One big factor that could shape how difficult that becomes? Unknown service lines. Our latest blog breaks down what utilities should be preparing for now. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q046BysX0 #WaterUtilities #LCRI #LeadServiceLines #WaterInfrastructure #GetTheLeadOut

Lead pipes are back in the national spotlight. As this AP News article highlights, replacing lead service lines across the U.S. is a massive undertaking—but one challenge remains: many utilities still don’t know exactly where those pipes are. That’s where data and predictive modeling make a difference. BlueConduit helps communities identify likely lead service lines so they can prioritize replacements and move faster toward safer drinking water. 👉 https://hubs.li/Q044rGxc0 #GetTheLeadOut #LeadServiceLines #WaterInfrastructure

What happens when lead shows up where you didn’t expect it? Finding lead during a randomized inspection doesn’t automatically invalidate your analysis—or your compliance strategy. When statistical methods are designed correctly, they’re built to handle uncertainty, not avoid it. This post breaks down how confidence intervals, upper bounds, and “low-lead” analyses work under #LCRI—and what utilities should do when unexpected findings occur. Read the blog 👉 https://hubs.li/Q041MNqn0 #GetTheLeadOut #LeadServiceLines #WaterUtilities

Predictive modeling isn’t about replacing experience—it’s about reinforcing it. By layering historical records, parcel data, and targeted field investigations, utilities can reduce uncertainty, focus resources where they matter most, and defend decisions with confidence. This blog looks at how predictive modeling supports utility teams under regulatory pressure, while keeping human expertise front and center. 👉 Read the blog: https://hubs.li/Q03-SZl20 #WaterInfrastructure #WaterIndustry #PredictiveModeling