Against this backdrop, coupled with aging water systems buckling under pressure, it’s no surprise that 60% of leaders believe that water-related risks will outpace all other infrastructure threats and two-thirds agree that near-term water infrastructure updates are critical. While 9 in 10 city leaders and 6 in 10 business leaders report having a water strategy, only a small fraction fully implements it. Just one in 10 leaders consistently follow smart water plans, citing budget constraints, operational pressures, and lack of real-time data as key barriers. City leaders cite knowledge gaps, while business leaders grapple with competing priorities that hinder progress. The collaboration sets a new benchmark for scalable, future-ready infrastructure, demonstrating how digital transformation can enable more resilient water supplies and protect against climate volatility.