For Board Members — Upstream AI
🏛️ For Water District Board Members

Governance through
operational transparency.

Fulfill your fiduciary duty with complete visibility into infrastructure health, compliance status, and operational decisions. No IT expertise required.

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Your board's four responsibilities

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Regulatory Compliance

Ensure the district meets all EPA and state requirements. Upstream AI provides real-time compliance dashboards and automated reporting, giving you confidence that deadlines won't be missed.

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Financial Stewardship

Maximize ratepayer value by preventing costly emergency repairs. Predictive maintenance reduces reactive spending by 70%, keeping rates stable while improving service.

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Community Service

Protect public health and maintain trust. Transparent operations data shows the community that your board is proactively managing infrastructure, not reacting to crises.

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Risk Management

Identify and mitigate infrastructure risks before they become board-level problems. Get advance warning of equipment failures, compliance risks, and operational anomalies.

Regulatory environment is tightening

New mandates create board-level accountability

PFAS Monitoring (EPA Final Rule 2024)

Districts must monitor for PFAS contamination and report to EPA. Non-compliance triggers mandatory public notification and corrective action plans. Upstream AI automates sampling schedules and reporting to ensure deadlines are never missed.

Lead Pipe Inventory (Infrastructure Act Requirement)

All utilities must complete lead service line inventories by October 2024. Upstream AI helps track completion status and generates submission-ready reports, reducing staff burden and ensuring compliance.

AWIA Cybersecurity (Section 2013)

Water systems serving 3,300+ people must conduct cybersecurity assessments and certify compliance. Upstream AI's read-only architecture and audit trails support your certification process with documented security controls.

Nutrient Reduction Requirements (State-Specific)

Many states are tightening phosphorus and nitrogen limits for wastewater discharge. Upstream AI monitors treatment performance continuously, alerting operators before permit limits are approached—preventing violations.

Board-level questions Upstream AI answers

"Are we in compliance with all regulations?"

Real-time compliance dashboard shows:

  • Upcoming sampling deadlines (with auto-alerts to staff)
  • Current parameter values vs. permit limits
  • Status of required reports (draft/submitted/approved)
  • Historical violations and corrective actions taken

"What is the condition of our infrastructure?"

Asset health scoring (0-100) for all critical equipment:

  • Pumps: health scores based on vibration, runtime, performance
  • Treatment systems: efficiency trends and anomaly detection
  • Distribution: pressure stability and leak indicators
  • Predicted time-to-failure for aging assets

"Are ratepayer funds being used efficiently?"

ROI tracking and operational efficiency metrics:

  • Emergency repairs avoided (dollar savings documented)
  • Energy costs: actual vs. optimized (% reduction tracked)
  • Operator productivity: time saved on manual tasks
  • Grant opportunities identified and pursued

"What risks should we be aware of?"

Proactive risk identification with severity scoring:

  • Equipment predicted to fail within 30/60/90 days
  • Compliance parameters trending toward limits
  • Staffing gaps (key person dependencies identified)
  • Capital planning: which assets need budget allocation

"Can we prove due diligence to regulators and ratepayers?"

Complete audit trail and documentation:

  • Every operational decision logged (who, what, when, why)
  • Maintenance history tied to asset performance data
  • Board meeting reports auto-generated monthly
  • Public-facing transparency: "Here's how we manage your water"

Board presentation package available

Schedule a call to receive a customized presentation for your next board meeting,
including ROI analysis specific to your utility's size and operations.

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