Water science & technology

One reviewed reference for water science

Twelve water domains, an encyclopedia of reviewed master records, standards and test methods, training, and a gateway to suppliers — in English and Arabic.

Encyclopedia records

Technologies

Standards & methods

Core Values

Our Core Principles

The foundations and values that guide every piece of content, analysis, and service on our platform.

Knowledge First

Scientific rigor and evidence-based insights form the foundation of every article, analysis, and recommendation on our platform.

Global Scope, Regional Depth

International perspective with deep focus on MENA region water challenges, policies, and innovation opportunities.

Integrity & Transparency

Clear separation between scientific, analytical, and commercial content. Every claim is verified and cited.

Actionable Innovation

Bridging cutting-edge research with real-world applications. From lab insights to field-ready solutions.

12 domains of knowledge

Platform Domains

The subject areas this platform publishes into, and how much there is to read in each.

Water Insights

Analysis, trends, policy, research and expert voices — not operations or detailed design.

Water Systems

Resources, hydrology, scarcity, basins and the regional context.

Water Governance

Governance, policy, integrity, transparency and regulatory trust.

Science & Health

The scientific and health basis: contaminants, exposure and risk.

Processes & Operations

Running the process: O&M, control, distribution, performance and risk. Equipment design belongs elsewhere.

Water Technologies

What a technology is, how it works, how it is chosen and functionally designed. Not day-to-day operation, and not a supplier catalogue.

Labs & Quality

Measurement, methods, QA/QC, validation, uncertainty, ISO/IEC 17025.

Digital Water

Sensors, IoT, SCADA, data, AI, digital twins, decision support and cybersecurity, as applied to water.

Reuse & Resilience

Reuse, circularity, resilience and sustainability.

Agriculture & Irrigation

Irrigation water suitability, soil, salinity, crops, the farm and food safety.

Knowledge & Training

Learning, training, guides, SOPs, tools and calculators, and the expert network.

Water Marketplace

Suppliers, products, commercial documents, comparison, RFQ and the route to purchase.

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Latest Insights

New analysis, guidance and findings from across the platform.

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Article

Cutting Aeration Energy in Activated-Sludge Plants

Aeration typically consumes 50–60% of a treatment plant’s electricity. Most of that is recoverable without new blowers.

Nov 3, 20261 min

Measured outcomes

Proven in the Field

Delivered projects, with the numbers that came out of them.

All case studies

Riyadh Lift Station Modernisation

Replacing 14 ageing lift-station pumps cut blockage callouts by 71% and energy use by 19%.

Publications & Research

Latest Articles

Exclusive insights and deep analysis from water science experts worldwide.

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Article

Cutting Aeration Energy in Activated-Sludge Plants

Aeration typically consumes 50–60% of a treatment plant’s electricity. Most of that is recoverable without new blowers.

Nov 3, 2026

1 min read

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Encyclopedia records

Technologies & processes

Standards & test methods

Parameters & contaminants