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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· 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· 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· Science & HealthPFAS and Human Health: A Review of Current Epidemiological EvidencePer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are associated with thyroid disease, elevated cholesterol, reduced vaccine response and certain cancers. This review summarises the weight-of-evidence across major human health endpoints and the dose–response relationships relevant to drinking water risk assessment.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· Science & HealthPFAS: an introductionWhat PFAS covers within Contaminants, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.31 Oct 2026Read article
- Article· Science & HealthPathogens: an introductionWhat Pathogens covers within Microbiology, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.30 Oct 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· 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· 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· Science & HealthTargets: an introductionWhat Targets covers within Water Safety, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.8 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· 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· 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· 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· Water TechnologiesMedia: an introductionWhat Media covers within Chemicals & Materials, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.14 Sept 2026Read article
- Article· Water TechnologiesIon Exchange: an introductionWhat Ion Exchange covers within Chemical Treatment, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.13 Sept 2026Read article