March 2025
The water and wastewater sector is no stranger to long-standing challenges, and in 2025 many of them are still front and center. Aging infrastructure, patchy data, tighter regulations, and a wave of retirements in experienced personnel are all shaping the way this industry needs to evolve. But from what we’re seeing in the field, there’s real progress happening—practical, steady, and smart.
At InflexionPoint, we focus on smart, sustainable upgrades that meet teams where they are and move them forward with confidence.
What We’re Seeing
Control system upgrades are the foundation.
We’ve helped several water clients roll out Ignition SCADA across their operations, bringing fragmented systems into one unified view. It’s modular, it’s scalable, and it’s making life easier for operators in the field and teams logging in remotely. That consistent interface across sites? Huge for reducing training time.
In high-availability environments, we’re seeing more teams turn to Stratus for fault tolerance—no one wants their system going down during equipment failure or routine maintenance.
Connecting the Dots (and the Data)
There’s a real push toward centralized visibility. We’ve been helping utilities integrate SCADA with lab systems, maintenance platforms, and other tools into one unified view. It’s cutting down time spent tracking down numbers and helping teams get ahead of problems before they grow.
For many, this shift is changing how they manage chemicals, schedule maintenance, and prepare for audits. It’s not flashy—but it’s effective.
Security: Quietly Getting Stronger
Security is getting tighter too. As facilities connect more systems, we’re seeing increased focus on network segmentation, patch cycles, and cross-training for both IT and OT. It’s not just about meeting standards anymore—it’s about keeping control where it belongs.
What It All Adds Up To
Modernization in this industry isn’t about flashy transformation. It’s about building systems that are easier to manage, harder to break, and ready to grow. From what we’ve seen, every smart upgrade—no matter how small—gets teams one step closer to long-term reliability and resilience.
Curious what modernization could look like at your facility?
Let’s talk through where you are today and where you want to go. Reach out to our team to learn more.
