UK Water Utility Launches GIS-Powered Portal to Ensure Coastal Water Compliance

Challenges.

• Growing public and political concerns over coastal pollution.
• Existing water quality data was insufficient for regulatory compliance.
• New laws required water quality to be accessible via interactive maps.
• Missing compliance deadlines carried heavy financial penalties.

Solution.

• Conducted detailed requirements analysis to align with regulatory needs.
• Developed a GIS-enabled customer portal displaying real-time spill data.
• Integrated multiple data sources to visualize water quality across coastal locations.
• Enabled email alerts for subscribed users based on their selected beaches.

The Impact.

• Avoided millions in non-compliance penalties.
• Delivered real-time, transparent water quality data to the public.
• Allowed users to view 7-day trends and categorized spill levels.
• Automated alerts empowered timely public awareness and action.