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- 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· Processes & OperationsCT Disinfection Control: Managing Chlorine Contact Time in Drinking Water PlantsCT (concentration × time) is the regulatory metric for drinking water disinfection efficacy. This article explains how to calculate, monitor and optimise CT under variable flow, temperature and pH conditions, with worked examples for free-chlorine, chloramine and UV systems.3 Nov 2026Read article
- Article· Processes & OperationsReducing Non-Revenue Water with District MeteringDistrict metered areas turn an unmanageable network-wide loss figure into a set of tractable local problems.3 Nov 2026Read article
- Article· Processes & OperationsCutting Aeration Energy in Activated-Sludge PlantsAeration typically consumes 50–60% of a treatment plant’s electricity. Most of that is recoverable without new blowers.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· 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· Processes & OperationsPressure: an introductionWhat Pressure covers within Distribution Systems, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.21 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· Processes & OperationsJar Testing: an introductionWhat Jar Testing covers within Coagulation & Clarification, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.18 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· 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· Processes & OperationsSedimentation: an introductionWhat Sedimentation covers within Coagulation & Clarification, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.28 Sept 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· 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· Processes & OperationsUF/MF Ops: an introductionWhat UF/MF Ops covers within Filtration & Disinfection, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.22 Sept 2026Read article
- Article· Processes & OperationsSludge: an introductionWhat Sludge covers within Coagulation & Clarification, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.21 Sept 2026Read article
- Article· Processes & OperationsKPIs: an introductionWhat KPIs covers within Performance & Risk, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.20 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
- Article· Agriculture & IrrigationCrop Suitability: an introductionWhat Crop Suitability covers within Irrigation Quality, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.16 Sept 2026Read article
- Article· Agriculture & IrrigationClimate-Smart Ag: an introductionWhat Climate-Smart Ag covers within Smart Irrigation, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.15 Sept 2026Read article