Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The people protecting water systems didn’t sign up to spend their days buried in paperwork.
Utilities across the U.S. are increasingly turning to digital tools and automation to reduce the administrative workload tied to inspections, compliance programs, and environmental reporting.
Mick O’Dwyer of SwiftComply says the goal isn’t replacing workers — it’s giving inspectors, engineers, and compliance teams more time to focus on preventing sewer overflows, protecting waterways, and solving problems in the field.
He describes technology as a “force multiplier” for water utilities facing mounting pressure from aging infrastructure, staffing shortages, and expanding regulations. By automating repetitive tasks, utilities can increase inspections, improve compliance rates, and respond faster to environmental risks.
The less time spent pushing paper, the more time spent protecting water.
Episode at bit.ly/UtilityCompliance
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The people protecting water systems didn’t sign up to spend their days buried in paperwork.
Utilities across the U.S. are increasingly turning to digital tools and automation to reduce the administrative workload tied to inspections, compliance programs, and environmental reporting.
Mick O’Dwyer of SwiftComply says the goal isn’t replacing workers — it’s giving inspectors, engineers, and compliance teams more time to focus on preventing sewer overflows, protecting waterways, and solving problems in the field.
He describes technology as a “force multiplier” for water utilities facing mounting pressure from aging infrastructure, staffing shortages, and expanding regulations. By automating repetitive tasks, utilities can increase inspections, improve compliance rates, and respond faster to environmental risks.
The less time spent pushing paper, the more time spent protecting water.
Episode at bit.ly/UtilityCompliance
waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.org
Subscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloop
Never miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:
🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify
🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple
🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePod
Follow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:
🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop
🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop
#WaterUtilities #WaterInfrastructure #SmartWater #WaterTechnology #Wastewater #CleanWater #UtilityManagement #EnvironmentalProtection #WaterQuality #Infrastructure #DigitalTransformation #Compliance #PublicWorks #WaterInnovation #WastewaterTreatment #Sustainability #SwiftComply #waterloop
