By 2050, Australia’s population will have increased by 50 per cent, which means we’ll need to stretch our precious water resources further than ever. Australian Water Association explores what cities are doing now to advance the sustainability of water provision and wastewater services. The article highlights the use of OneBox® to control the pressure sewer, smart rainwater tanks and to monitor water and energy use at South East Water and Villawood Properties’ Aquarevo estate as an example of this advancement.