About Our Future Water Intelligence
Water intelligence for a changing world
Our Future Water Intelligence helps professionals understand the water systems, infrastructure, policies and investments shaping cities, countries and utilities worldwide.
Our publications connect water resources and service delivery with technology, finance, governance and climate resilience. We bring together practical information and substantive analysis to explain how water systems work, where change is occurring and what it means for the organizations and professionals involved.
What we publish
Our public Utility, City and Country Snapshots introduce water systems, institutions and local priorities. News and Analysis articles examine important developments, from treatment and reuse to infrastructure investment and resource management.
Our paid PDF publications provide deeper research. Intelligence Profiles offer structured reference accounts of utilities, cities and countries. Specialist reports investigate specific operational, policy, technology and investment questions. Comprehensive reports examine water systems and strategic challenges in greater breadth and depth.
Together, these publications enable readers to move from an accessible introduction to detailed research on the issues most relevant to them.
Our research approach
Our research draws on utility and company reporting, government and regulatory publications, academic studies and other relevant documentary sources.
We connect quantitative evidence with clear interpretation. Our analysis distinguishes reported results from plans and targets, explains the relationships between resources, infrastructure, institutions and investment, and makes material uncertainties clear. Sources and reporting periods help readers understand the context of the findings.
Our aim is straightforward: explain what the evidence shows, why it matters and which developments deserve attention.
Who we serve
Our publications support utility professionals, policymakers, consultants, researchers, investors and technology providers working across the water sector.
They provide reference material, practical insight and analysis for professional learning, project research and strategic discussions.
Founded by Robert C. Brears
Our Future Water Intelligence was founded by Robert C. Brears, an author and specialist in water security, infrastructure, governance and sustainable development.
His published work examines the policies, investments and innovations shaping the future of water management.
Published by Our Future Water, the platform brings together a growing portfolio of water intelligence publications, emphasizing substantive research, clear interpretation and practical relevance.
Connected coverage
Our companion publication, Water Intelligence Brief, provides recurring geographic, industry and thematic intelligence. It complements our utility, city and country coverage with ongoing analysis of water-sector developments.
Explore our research
Browse our reports, explore utilities, cities and countries, or read our latest News and Analysis.