Working Groups - Internet of Water

Working Groups power the Internet of Water Coalition — from shaping technology to connecting cross-sector expertise.

The Internet of Water Coalition draws strength from a vibrant community of water data experts. Working Groups drive the Internet of Water vision forward. They collaborate across boundaries — geographic, data, and sector — to offer real-world insights, user testing, feedback, and scholarship that advances a connected water data future.

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Each group welcomes volunteers to join, typically meeting quarterly. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to the field, there’s a place for you.

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Geoconnex Governance

The Geoconnex Governance Working Group develops Geoconnex.us, the open-source technology at the heart of the Internet of Water mission. By creating and adopting guidelines for metadata governance and publishing, this group stewards our searchable water data infrastructure to fully realize the Geoconnex vision. Membership includes data users, providers, and architects, and is open to current and prospective Coalition members.

Working Group Leader: Kyle Onda, Internet of Water Director, Center for Geospatial Solutions

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Public Agencies

The Public Agencies Working Group convenes state and local agencies to discuss challenges, solutions, and opportunities in modernizing water data systems. These dialogues enhance and direct the IoW Coalition’s focus on technology and stakeholder engagement. Membership is open to public agency and/or state government employees.

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Industry

The Industry Working Group brings together water data users from a wide range of fields to study and inform ongoing dialogues around water data sharing in and across industries. With opportunities to share findings in white papers and at conferences, this group opens conversations about industry needs and amplifies success stories of data sharing in the water community. Membership includes water data users from industries like agriculture, manufacturing, and energy, and is open to current and prospective Coalition members.

Working Group Leader: Thushara Gunda, Principal Member of Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories

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Utilities

The Utilities Working Group opens the door for utility water data to inform policy and decision-making for municipal, state, and local governments. By developing metadata standards tailored to water and energy utilities, this group empowers localities with better understandings of their water usage. Membership includes data users and providers, utility professionals, and more, and is open to current and prospective Coalition members.

Working Group Leader: Lindsey Stuvick, Sustainable Resources Officer, Moulton Niguel Water District

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Federal Roundtable

The Federal Roundtable Working Group expands data user stories into practical use cases to inform water data management. These use cases help the IoW Coalition identify opportunities to develop technology and documentation for nationally scaled work. Membership is open to federal agency and/or government employees.

Working Group Leader: Debjani Singh, Research Scientist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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The Geoconnex Advantage

Learn about the standards shaping the IoW's flagship technology, Geoconnex.

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Internet of Water Principles

Our Principles guide the development of IoW programs, products, and services.

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The Community Effort of the IoW

Explore the community-centric philosophy behind Geoconnex.

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