Trial Reservoir

Recent federal actions, such as Executive Order 14154, have introduced significant uncertainty for U.S. water utilities by halting key investments and affecting infrastructure funding. In this challenging environment, the #TrialReservoir initiative offers a promising solution. By providing no-risk repayable grants for technology trials / demonstrations, it enables utilities to adopt new solutions without financial burden. The U.S. Utilities Trial Reservoir specifically supports American trials that are conducted in collaboration with a utility partner led by individuals from historically underrepresented groups, or that serve a community with limited access to resources within the utility's service area. https://lnkd.in/d6sugNM8 ?? U.S. water utilities—don’t let funding uncertainty hold you back! Learn how the Trial Reservoir can help you adopt new best practices with minimal risk. Join the movement today! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e77zbdG4 Isle Utilities Oldcastle Infrastructure #derisk #technology

?? Community-Driven Innovation: Lessons From Our SuDS+ Project At Isle Utilities, we’ve seen firsthand how community collaboration accelerates technology adoption – and our SuDS+ project in Stanley, North Durham, proves it. By prioritizing procedural equity – ensuring residents co-design solutions – we’ve transformed stormwater management into a catalyst for social and environmental resilience. ?? Key insights: * Trust drives uptake: When communities set the vision (e.g., prioritizing green spaces over purely technical drainage), adoption rates climb. Local partners like Mark Davinson of Wear Rivers Trust bridged gaps between engineers and residents, ensuring designs aligned with lived experiences. * Early engagement = long-term success: 5 years of co-creation with Durham County Council and Northumbrian Water yielded not just rain gardens, but ownership. As Caitlin Rogers (Isle’s Head of Environmental Innovation) notes: “It’s about letting communities map their own futures”. * Equity isn’t optional: Distributive equity (fair access) and design equity (inclusive systems) are non-negotiable for scalable solutions. ? ?? Now applying these principles to US utilities through our #TrialReservoir initiative. How is your organization embedding community voices in tech design? ?? https://lnkd.in/e_K8jjV8 #SustainableTech #CommunityLedInnovation #WaterEquity

?? Why Isle Builds Technologies Through Community ?? Does innovation truly benefit everyone, or just a select few? Discover why equity and community engagement is at the core of Isle's global work with Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems in this latest blog post by Dr. Reshmina William. We highlight the ethical and practical drivers behind community engagement, spotlighting Isle's role as an Innovation Partner in the landmark SuDS+ Community-Led Futures Program and the amazing work being pioneered by Isle's Head of Innovation, Caitlin Rogers. https://lnkd.in/e_K8jjV8 #WaterInnovation #EnvironmentalJustice #SustainableUrbanDrainage #IsleUtilities

We are THRILLED to see Climate Change Trial Reservoir alumni Vortech Water Solutions being shortlisted for the prestigious Global Water Summit Global Water Awards. Being shortlisted is no small achievement and we will be there, cheering you on.

?? Innovation in Action: Isle’s Brazil Trial Reservoir ?? In the fourth and final post in our Success Stories blog series, Dr. Reshmina William explores the impacts of the Trial Reservoir in Brazil and beyond. The Brazil Trial Reservoir aims to accelerate the implementation of novel technology solutions across the region, ultimately reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the Latin American water sector. Isle provides additional support for this effort through a series of webinars designed to disseminate information about the Brazil Trial Reservoir and introduce Brazilian utilities to innovative technologies. Learn how the Trial Reservoir is helping to shape the future of the Brazilian water sector. https://lnkd.in/e7_JSwx4 #WaterInnovation #EnvironmentalJustice #Sustainability #SuccessStories #IsleUtilities #WaterResilience

This amazing work by Silal and Desolenator to grow carbon-positive crops in a desert environment is one of the #TrialReservoir success stories from 2024. Huge thanks to Alexei Levene and Kai Ling Ting for being water and climate heroes and making all this possible. Xylem Innovation Labs Sivan Zamir ???Oliver Puckering Max Storto PureTerra Ventures Alexander Crowell WSP in the UK Andrea Gysin Haleon HealthPartner (HCP) SKion GmbH Ahsan Muhammad, PhD Reinhard Huebner Oldcastle Infrastructure Hydro International NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) Angela MacOscar Affinity Water Richard Beardsley MAPM Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Nada Abubakr

?? SOLAR DESALINATION SUCCESS ?? Desolenator has hit all of its targets in its trial of the SP40 system with Silal! This solar-powered desalination technology turns saline groundwater into irrigation water while also providing sustainable cooling for greenhouses. By utilizing solar energy, SP40 addresses water scarcity and significantly cuts carbon emissions compared to traditional desalination methods. Supported by the Climate Change Trial Reservoir, this initiative demonstrates the power of innovation in sustainable agriculture. Together, we’re tackling the water-food-energy nexus and building a greener future in arid regions. Excited about the possibilities? Follow us for more updates on this transformative journey! ?? #Desolenator #Silal #ClimateSolutions

NEW YEAR, NEW TRIAL Brabant Water N.V., a leading Dutch water utility, are trialling Kenwaves Dynamic Response Imaging (DRI?) technology, which is a non-invasive condition assessment tool for in-service, pressurised water mains. This new Climate Change Trial Reservoir effort will assess DRI?, an innovative technology that can assess pipelines without disrupting the water supply. This means that no shutoffs, pressure changes, or interruptions in the drinking water supply should occur before, during, or after the inspection process. DRI? is capable of determining the remaining wall thickness of a pipeline at a 2-meter resolution. DRI? is well-established in North America and is expected to initiate its European endeavor by the hands of Brabant Water. The aim: to perform a condition assessment of a 1 km test length of Asbestos Cement (AC) water pipeline. Based on the DRI? results, Brabant Water expects to further improve and facilitate the decision-making process on pipeline renewal. Here's to the start of a new trial and the start of new opportunities! To find out more feel free to get in touch with Vanessa van Rossum, who is managing this exciting new project.

?? Innovation in Action: Isle’s Minority-Led US Utilities Trial Reservoir ?? In the third post in our Success Stories blog series, Dr. Reshmina William dives into the origins of Isle’s newest Trial Reservoir program, dedicated to serving U.S. minority-led utilities and disadvantaged communities. The Minority-Led US Utilities Trial Reservoir was initiated thanks to a direct request from Isle’s minority CEO clients. Cathy Bernardino Bailey shares how her journey as the first African American female Executive Director of Greater Cincinnati Water Works sparked her desire to level the playing field for innovation by other utility leaders of color. Learn how the Trial Reservoir’s unique financing model is helping to amplify the voices of minority leaders in the water sector and allows disadvantaged communities across the U.S. to meet their sustainability goals.? https://lnkd.in/dnKcGk-p #WaterInnovation #EnvironmentalJustice #Sustainability #SuccessStories #IsleUtilities #WaterResilience

Isle's Dr. Reshmina William is managing this first-of-a-kind trial. Big thanks to Tom Kennedy, and to Geoff Wilson and colleagues at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for your crucial support getting this trial designed. We're not exaggerating?when we say this couldn't have happened without it.