Data utilization at finnish water and wastewater utilities: Current practices vs. state of the art

Jukka Sirkiä, Tuija Laakso, Suvi Ahopelto, Ossi Ylijoki, Jari Porras and Riku Vahala

Utilities Policy, 2017, vol. 45, issue C, 69-75

Abstract: This paper analyses the current role of data assets and information systems at water and wastewater utilities in a context where most utilities are small to medium sized. Special focus is put on big data and open data, and existing information systems for their management. Based on a survey and the available literature, we conclude that water utilities could benefit from developing their data assets, and that increasing amounts of data will require utilities build in-house competencies related to management, technology, and security.

Keywords: Big data; Information systems; Open data; Water and wastewater utilities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jup.2017.02.002

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