The Future of the water ...

The Future of the water industry depends on how efficiently the available water resources are used and exploring the ways to minimize the wastage and conserve water. Most of the wastage occurs in the supply network due to pipe burst and leakages. Another contributor to the wastage is at the end user point. People just don't care to repair the leaking/dripping faucets due to which thousands of gallons of water is wasted every day. 

Technology is available for detecting and repairing pipe bursts and leakages in time. End user needs to be educated to conserve water by shutting off faucets while brushing teeth and repair leaking pipes/faucets as soon as possible. Although automatic irrigation technology is available, people still use garden hose to irrigate plants in their backyard. Xerigation techniques should be employed while designing the landscaping to mitigate the use of irrigation water. 

In my opinion the future of water industry is not as bad as you might think if the water conservation techniques are employed in its usage.