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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· Labs & QualityISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation for Water Quality Laboratories: A Practical GuideISO/IEC 17025:2017 is the international standard for testing and calibration laboratory competence. This guide outlines the key requirements, common non-conformities in water quality laboratories, and practical steps for achieving and maintaining accreditation under a national accreditation body.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· 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· 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· 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· Labs & QualityProficiency: an introductionWhat Proficiency covers within Calibration & QA/QC, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.12 Oct 2026Read article
- Article· Labs & QualityHigh-Resolution MS: an introductionWhat High-Resolution MS covers within Advanced Analytics, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.11 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· Labs & QualityPhysical: an introductionWhat Physical covers within Core Testing, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.30 Sept 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· Labs & QualityVerification: an introductionWhat Verification covers within Calibration & QA/QC, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.27 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 InsightsContaminants: an introductionWhat Contaminants covers within Policy & Standards, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.6 Sept 2026Read article
- Article· Water InsightsCommentary: an introductionWhat Commentary covers within Expert Voices, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.28 Aug 2026Read article
- Article· Water InsightsJournals: an introductionWhat Journals covers within Research & Events, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.27 Aug 2026Read article
- Article· Labs & QualityPFAS: an introductionWhat PFAS covers within Advanced Analytics, the questions it answers in practice, and where to read next.22 Aug 2026Read article