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- Article· Water TechnologiesHow reverse osmosis worksOsmosis, the pressure that reverses it, and why the dense layer of an RO membrane keeps salt out.3 Nov 2026Read article
- Article· Knowledge & TrainingWater Operator Competency and Certification: A Global Framework OverviewWater operator certification — requiring demonstrated competency in treatment process management, hydraulic operations, water quality monitoring and emergency response — is a cornerstone of safe water supply. This overview compares the US, EU, Australian and IWA frameworks and the core competency domains they share.3 Nov 2026Read article
- Article· Agriculture & IrrigationIrrigation Water Quality Assessment: SAR, EC and Soil Permeability ImpactsThe Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) and electrical conductivity (EC) are the two primary indices for assessing irrigation water suitability. This article explains how they are calculated, how they interact to affect soil permeability and crop yield, and how the Ayers-Westcot framework translates measurements into practical irrigation restrictions.3 Nov 2026Read article
- Article· Digital WaterDigital Twins for Water Distribution Networks: From Proof of Concept to Operational DeploymentA water network digital twin combines a hydraulic model, real-time SCADA data, and machine learning to provide continuous operational insight. This article examines the five maturity levels of utility digital twins, the data infrastructure required, and the operational outcomes achieved by early adopters.3 Nov 2026Read article
- Article· Water TechnologiesReverse Osmosis Membrane Selection: An Engineering Guide for Water Treatment ProjectsSelecting the right RO membrane element requires balancing salt rejection, permeate flux, fouling resistance, pressure rating, and total cost of ownership. This guide walks through the key parameters, qualification testing, and the CAPEX/OPEX trade-offs relevant to seawater, brackish water, and wastewater reuse applications.3 Nov 2026Read article
- Article· Water InsightsPFAS in Drinking Water: A Policy Watch for 2024 and BeyondThe US EPA's April 2024 Maximum Contaminant Levels for six PFAS compounds, the EU's proposed 0.10 µg/L sum-of-PFAS standard, and the WHO 2022 interim guideline of 0.10 µg/L for PFOA/PFOS define the new regulatory landscape utilities must prepare for.3 Nov 2026Read article
- Article· Water InsightsGlobal Desalination Capacity: Trends Driving the Next Wave of PlantsInstalled desalination capacity crossed 100 million m³/d in 2023. This analysis examines the technology mix, regional distribution, energy intensity and cost trajectories shaping the next decade of seawater and brackish water treatment.3 Nov 2026Read article
- Article· Water InsightsTransboundary: an introductionWhat Transboundary covers within Policy & Standards, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.3 Nov 2026Read article
- Article· Digital WaterThreat Mitigation: an introductionWhat Threat Mitigation covers within Decision Support & Cybersecurity, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.2 Nov 2026Read article
- Article· Water TechnologiesNF: an introductionWhat NF covers within Filtration & Membranes, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.29 Oct 2026Read article
- Article· Agriculture & IrrigationSAR: an introductionWhat SAR covers within Soil, Salinity & Toxicity, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.28 Oct 2026Read article
- Article· Agriculture & IrrigationTreated Wastewater: an introductionWhat Treated Wastewater covers within Water Sources, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.25 Oct 2026Read article
- Article· Knowledge & TrainingAdvisory Services: an introductionWhat Advisory Services covers within Expert Network, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.19 Oct 2026Read article
- Article· Digital WaterData Governance: an introductionWhat Data Governance covers within Data & Interoperability, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.15 Oct 2026Read article
- Article· Agriculture & IrrigationSodicity: an introductionWhat Sodicity covers within Soil, Salinity & Toxicity, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.14 Oct 2026Read article
- Article· Water TechnologiesCoagulants: an introductionWhat Coagulants covers within Chemicals & Materials, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.13 Oct 2026Read article
- Article· Water TechnologiesAOPs: an introductionWhat AOPs covers within Chemical Treatment, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.7 Oct 2026Read article
- Article· Agriculture & IrrigationFarm-Level Treatment: an introductionWhat Farm-Level Treatment covers within Farm & Food Safety, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.6 Oct 2026Read article
- Article· Water InsightsSmart Infrastructure: an introductionWhat Smart Infrastructure covers within Digital Trends, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.3 Oct 2026Read article
- Article· Digital WaterAnomaly Detection: an introductionWhat Anomaly Detection covers within AI & Digital Twins, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.26 Sept 2026Read article
- Article· Water TechnologiesDecentralised: an introductionWhat Decentralised covers within Selection & Emerging Systems, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.25 Sept 2026Read article
- Article· Water TechnologiesCAPEX/OPEX: an introductionWhat CAPEX/OPEX covers within Selection & Emerging Systems, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.24 Sept 2026Read article
- Article· Digital WaterTraceability: an introductionWhat Traceability covers within Data & Interoperability, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.23 Sept 2026Read article
- Article· Agriculture & IrrigationInfiltration: an introductionWhat Infiltration covers within Soil, Salinity & Toxicity, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.17 Sept 2026Read article