Korea Water Resources Corp. (K-water) and the City of Austin signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on artificial intelligence-based water management. The agreement covers sharing best practices, holding joint seminars, and identifying pilot projects for local application.
Korea Water Resources Corp. (K-water)signatory to memorandum of understanding
City of Austinsignatory to memorandum of understanding
Michael Rogersassistant city manager/deputy mayor of Austin, led city delegation
Yun Seog-daeCEO/President of K-water
Austin Watercity water utility pursuing alternative water sources and smart management technologies
The facts
K-water and Austin signed a memorandum of understanding on AI water management on Oct. 29.12Stated by 2 sources
Discussions between the organizations began in January 2026 at CES.12Stated by 2 sources
The agreement aims to share data-based smart water management solutions and best practices.12Stated by 2 sources
Key cooperation areas include joint seminars and identifying proof-of-concept projects for local application.12Stated by 2 sources
Austin Water has pursued alternative water sources and smart technologies due to increased demand from urban development and data center expansion.12Stated by 2 sources
K-water's AI water treatment plant technology cleared an ISO vote for a Draft International Standard.1
Who said what
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Yun Seog-dae, K-water CEO/President Based on water management capabilities over 60 years, K-water will support Austin's water resource management.2
Yun Seog-dae, K-water CEO/President K-water plans to continuously expand cooperation so Korean water companies can advance into the global market.2
K-water Agreement will share AI water management technologies with Austin and strengthen sustainable global water cooperation.1
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