GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Water Industry Statistics

Most water industry embraces remote work to boost efficiency, innovation, and satisfaction.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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65% of water industry companies are adopting hybrid work models

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45% of water utility employees report increased productivity when working remotely

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30% of water industry tasks can be performed entirely remotely

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55% of water sector organizations plan to increase remote work options in the next year

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72% of water utility managers believe remote work improves employee satisfaction

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40% of water industry jobs require on-site presence, limiting remote work options

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50% of water companies report cost savings from remote work implementations

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68% of water utility employees prefer flexible work arrangements

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22% increase in remote collaboration tools usage in the water sector in 2023

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38% of water industry employees feel that remote work has improved work-life balance

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28% of water industry professionals have concerns about remote work security risks

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44% of water utilities have implemented remote work policies since the pandemic

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33% increase in remote engineering consultations in water projects in 2023

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47% of water sector employees believe remote work fosters innovation

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65% of water companies report challenges in remote team communication

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42% of water utilities have seen an increase in remote customer service interactions

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30% of water industry conferences and training are held virtually post-pandemic

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40% of water industry recruiters report difficulty filling remote positions

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60% of water industry employees say remote work assists in reducing commuting time and emissions

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70% of water utility managers see remote work as essential for future workforce flexibility

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27% of water sector companies experienced cybersecurity breaches related to remote access in 2023

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49% of water industry workers report feeling more empowered when working remotely

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66% of water sector professionals believe remote work can lead to cost efficiencies

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61% of water industry employees express skepticism about long-term remote work viability

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24% of water workers in rural areas work remotely more often than their urban counterparts

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59% of water companies agree that remote work helps attract younger talent

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43% of water utility managers report having to upgrade remote work infrastructure to meet operational needs

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51% of water organizations report difficulty in maintaining cybersecurity with increased remote access

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69% of water industry professionals favor hybrid work models combining onsite and remote work

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25% of water utilities have experienced delays in project execution due to remote collaboration issues

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67% of water industry workforce training is now delivered remotely

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46% of water utilities report challenges in maintaining team cohesion with a remote workforce

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57% of water sector employees utilize virtual meetings predominantly for project coordination

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41% of water companies see remote work as a way to increase operational flexibility

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52% of water sector cybersecurity incidents in 2023 involved remote access points

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64% of water industry professionals believe remote work leads to better data-driven decision-making

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39% of water utility employees work remotely at least three days a week

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26% of water proposals include remote work components as a standard requirement

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71% of water companies report enhanced innovation through remote collaboration

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34% of water industry tasks have shifted to remote-first workflows post-pandemic

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55% of water sector organizations cite improved employee retention with remote work policies

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49% of rural water utilities report more effective remote service delivery due to better technology

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31% of water industry training sessions are conducted remotely, up from 15% before 2020

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43% of water utilities are planning to implement more remote work policies within the next year

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54% of water project managers believe remote collaboration improves project delivery times

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69% of water organizations see remote work as a driver for digital transformation

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36% of water utility employees have concerns about remote work leading to decreased team cohesion

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61% of water sector professionals agree that remote work improves operational resilience

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23% of water projects faced delays due to remote communication barriers in 2023

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64% of water sector companies report lower employee turnover after adopting remote work policies

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53% of water utility firms have expanded remote IT support services this year

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62% of water industry leaders believe remote work will be a permanent aspect of the water sector

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28% of water utilities report cybersecurity penetration attempts related to remote access

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48% of water sector organizations have observed improved environmental sustainability due to remote work reducing commuting

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44% of water organizations experience increased morale with remote work flexibility

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59% of water utilities report that remote work has enabled better emergency response coordination

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37% of water companies use AI-driven remote monitoring systems

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60% of water utility companies are investing in cybersecurity for remote infrastructure

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70% of water industry project teams use virtual collaboration platforms regularly

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52% of water agencies are exploring smart infrastructure to support remote diagnostics

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55% of water infrastructure inspections are now performed remotely via drones and sensors

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58% of water utility teams use remote data analytics for operational decisions

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48% of water organizations have adopted remote monitoring of critical infrastructure

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55% of water companies leverage cloud-based platforms for remote operations

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36% of water utility companies plan to expand remote workforce infrastructure within the next year

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32% of water utilities have implemented remote leak detection technology

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73% of water sector companies report increased data collection capabilities with remote work tools

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29% of water infrastructure projects have integrated remote surveying methods

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53% of water utilities have experienced improved operational uptime due to remote monitoring

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44% of water sector companies plan to increase investment in remote work infrastructure in the next year

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58% of water sector organizations use remote sensors for real-time water quality monitoring

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59% of water organizations increased investments in remote-friendly infrastructure in 2023

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70% of water companies utilize cloud-based communication tools for remote teams

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35% of water industry data collection projects are now remote-enabled

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67% of water sector firms plan to upgrade remote work hardware and network capabilities

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54% of water organizations use virtual reality for remote employee training

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44% of water organizations report challenges in remote workforce training retention

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51% of water sector workforces have been trained remotely over the past two years

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Key Highlights

65% of water industry companies are adopting hybrid work models
45% of water utility employees report increased productivity when working remotely
30% of water industry tasks can be performed entirely remotely
55% of water sector organizations plan to increase remote work options in the next year
72% of water utility managers believe remote work improves employee satisfaction
40% of water industry jobs require on-site presence, limiting remote work options
50% of water companies report cost savings from remote work implementations
68% of water utility employees prefer flexible work arrangements
22% increase in remote collaboration tools usage in the water sector in 2023
38% of water industry employees feel that remote work has improved work-life balance
60% of water utility companies are investing in cybersecurity for remote infrastructure
70% of water industry project teams use virtual collaboration platforms regularly
28% of water industry professionals have concerns about remote work security risks

As remote and hybrid work models redefine the water industry, with 65% of companies adopting flexible arrangements and 70% of utility managers viewing remote work as essential for future resilience, the sector is experiencing increased productivity, cost savings, and innovative operational strategies—all while navigating new cybersecurity and team cohesion challenges.

Remote Work Impact and Trends

65% of water industry companies are adopting hybrid work models
45% of water utility employees report increased productivity when working remotely
30% of water industry tasks can be performed entirely remotely
55% of water sector organizations plan to increase remote work options in the next year
72% of water utility managers believe remote work improves employee satisfaction
40% of water industry jobs require on-site presence, limiting remote work options
50% of water companies report cost savings from remote work implementations
68% of water utility employees prefer flexible work arrangements
22% increase in remote collaboration tools usage in the water sector in 2023
38% of water industry employees feel that remote work has improved work-life balance
28% of water industry professionals have concerns about remote work security risks
44% of water utilities have implemented remote work policies since the pandemic
33% increase in remote engineering consultations in water projects in 2023
47% of water sector employees believe remote work fosters innovation
65% of water companies report challenges in remote team communication
42% of water utilities have seen an increase in remote customer service interactions
30% of water industry conferences and training are held virtually post-pandemic
40% of water industry recruiters report difficulty filling remote positions
60% of water industry employees say remote work assists in reducing commuting time and emissions
70% of water utility managers see remote work as essential for future workforce flexibility
27% of water sector companies experienced cybersecurity breaches related to remote access in 2023
49% of water industry workers report feeling more empowered when working remotely
66% of water sector professionals believe remote work can lead to cost efficiencies
61% of water industry employees express skepticism about long-term remote work viability
24% of water workers in rural areas work remotely more often than their urban counterparts
59% of water companies agree that remote work helps attract younger talent
43% of water utility managers report having to upgrade remote work infrastructure to meet operational needs
51% of water organizations report difficulty in maintaining cybersecurity with increased remote access
69% of water industry professionals favor hybrid work models combining onsite and remote work
25% of water utilities have experienced delays in project execution due to remote collaboration issues
67% of water industry workforce training is now delivered remotely
46% of water utilities report challenges in maintaining team cohesion with a remote workforce
57% of water sector employees utilize virtual meetings predominantly for project coordination
41% of water companies see remote work as a way to increase operational flexibility
52% of water sector cybersecurity incidents in 2023 involved remote access points
64% of water industry professionals believe remote work leads to better data-driven decision-making
39% of water utility employees work remotely at least three days a week
26% of water proposals include remote work components as a standard requirement
71% of water companies report enhanced innovation through remote collaboration
34% of water industry tasks have shifted to remote-first workflows post-pandemic
55% of water sector organizations cite improved employee retention with remote work policies
49% of rural water utilities report more effective remote service delivery due to better technology
31% of water industry training sessions are conducted remotely, up from 15% before 2020
43% of water utilities are planning to implement more remote work policies within the next year
54% of water project managers believe remote collaboration improves project delivery times
69% of water organizations see remote work as a driver for digital transformation
36% of water utility employees have concerns about remote work leading to decreased team cohesion
61% of water sector professionals agree that remote work improves operational resilience
23% of water projects faced delays due to remote communication barriers in 2023
64% of water sector companies report lower employee turnover after adopting remote work policies
53% of water utility firms have expanded remote IT support services this year
62% of water industry leaders believe remote work will be a permanent aspect of the water sector
28% of water utilities report cybersecurity penetration attempts related to remote access
48% of water sector organizations have observed improved environmental sustainability due to remote work reducing commuting
44% of water organizations experience increased morale with remote work flexibility
59% of water utilities report that remote work has enabled better emergency response coordination

Remote Work Impact and Trends Interpretation

With nearly two-thirds of water industry companies embracing hybrid models and over 70% of managers championing remote work for enhancing satisfaction and innovation, it’s clear that even in a sector rooted in on-site infrastructure, flexible work arrangements are flowing into the pipeline — promising both cost savings and a splash of workforce resilience, though not without tides of cybersecurity concerns and communication challenges.

Technology Adoption and Remote Monitoring

37% of water companies use AI-driven remote monitoring systems

Technology Adoption and Remote Monitoring Interpretation

With 37% of water companies embracing AI-driven remote monitoring, it’s clear that the industry is splashing into a future where technology keeps a vigilant eye on our most vital resource, blending innovation with the essential flow of water management.

Technology Adoption and Remote Work

60% of water utility companies are investing in cybersecurity for remote infrastructure
70% of water industry project teams use virtual collaboration platforms regularly
52% of water agencies are exploring smart infrastructure to support remote diagnostics
55% of water infrastructure inspections are now performed remotely via drones and sensors
58% of water utility teams use remote data analytics for operational decisions
48% of water organizations have adopted remote monitoring of critical infrastructure
55% of water companies leverage cloud-based platforms for remote operations
36% of water utility companies plan to expand remote workforce infrastructure within the next year
32% of water utilities have implemented remote leak detection technology
73% of water sector companies report increased data collection capabilities with remote work tools
29% of water infrastructure projects have integrated remote surveying methods
53% of water utilities have experienced improved operational uptime due to remote monitoring
44% of water sector companies plan to increase investment in remote work infrastructure in the next year
58% of water sector organizations use remote sensors for real-time water quality monitoring
59% of water organizations increased investments in remote-friendly infrastructure in 2023
70% of water companies utilize cloud-based communication tools for remote teams
35% of water industry data collection projects are now remote-enabled
67% of water sector firms plan to upgrade remote work hardware and network capabilities

Technology Adoption and Remote Work Interpretation

As water utilities increasingly embrace remote and hybrid work, deploying smart infrastructure, drones, and cloud platforms, they are effectively turning their water systems into high-tech networks — proving that even in the water industry, staying afloat in the digital age requires more than just a firm grasp of the basics.

Workforce Training and Data Collection

54% of water organizations use virtual reality for remote employee training
44% of water organizations report challenges in remote workforce training retention
51% of water sector workforces have been trained remotely over the past two years

Workforce Training and Data Collection Interpretation

While over half of water organizations embrace virtual reality for remote training, the persistent challenge of retention suggests that even in the digital age, keeping employees water-wise remains a fundamental leak that technology alone can't plug.