Utilities

Blog post: 18/08/2026 1:27 pm

Author: Spark Team

Water treatment works are complex operational environments where pumps, valves, chemical systems, filters, instrumentation and control systems all have to work together. For operators, contractors and new starters, understanding how those systems interact is essential. Yet practising operational procedures directly on a working treatment plant can be difficult, disruptive and, in some cases, unsafe. Bespoke virtual reality (VR) training provides another option. A digital version of a specific treatment works can allow employees to rehearse Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) before carrying them out on the real site. Augmented reality (AR) can then support competent personnel once they are in the field, providing contextual instructions and asset information at the point of work.