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1. Brine Valorization — The Future Of Desalination 5/7/2026

   Brine valorization plants are the next step in the evolution of desalination technology which opens a new horizon for wider use of desalination as a baseline source of drought-proof and environmentally and fiscally sustainable water supply.

2. Why Energy Efficiency Is The Quietest Form Of Risk Management 5/7/2026

   For the better part of a decade, industrial electricity prices behaved like a slowly shifting floor. From 2016 through 2020, wholesale prices in most major markets were remarkably stable. A plant built in 2018 could reasonably expect its electricity costs to drift, not lurch, through the early 2020s. That baseline is gone.

3. Smarter Pipeline Condition Assessment Starts With The Right Technology 5/6/2026

   Advanced pipeline assessment technologies help utilities detect defects, locate leaks, and prioritize repairs—enabling smarter capital planning, reduced failures, and more resilient water infrastructure management.

4. Hidden Risks Beneath The Surface: Why Transmission Main Leak Monitoring Matters 5/6/2026

   Water utilities can significantly reduce revenue loss by integrating acoustic leak detection, pipe condition assessments, and automated pressure management. This proactive approach identifies hidden infrastructure weaknesses, prevents catastrophic bursts, and optimizes operational efficiency for long-term sustainability.

5. The Devastating Legacy Of Algaecides: Why The Quick Fix Is Failing Our Lakes 5/6/2026

   As warmer months approach, water management professionals must confront the compounding consequences of biocidal algae treatments.

6. Innovations In Drought-Resilience Infrastructure Financing 5/5/2026
   To build drought-resilience in water utilities, it is critical to be able to respond to water supply threats quickly. That also means it's essential to have the necessary financing solutions. The question is, then, where does the money come from?
7. Building AI Readiness In Wastewater Utilities: Lessons From CVWRF 5/5/2026
   Many utilities are asking a practical question: How do we move beyond hype and implement AI in a way that delivers measurable, sustainable value? At the Central Valley Water Reclamation Facility (CVWRF), the answer has been to focus less on tools and more on readiness.
8. The Water Industry's Talent Crisis Won't Wait 5/5/2026
   The water sector has evolved from a mostly mechanical industry into one driven by software and data. What hasn’t kept pace is the workforce.
9. Water Utilities Need Better AI 5/4/2026

   Open intelligence breaks down data silos, allowing water utilities to integrate disparate systems into a transparent, unified framework. This approach combines human expertise with verifiable AI to improve network resilience and operational decision-making.

10. Introducing Qatium AI Build Studio 5/3/2026

    Operational teams can now build custom apps and workflows in plain language, bypassing traditional development delays. Integrating real-time data with hydraulic intelligence enables faster, data-driven decisions to optimize network performance and improve overall system resilience.