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Persian Gulf Desalination Plants Could Become Military Targets In Regional War
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf region use the fossil fuels under their desert lands not only to make money, but also to make drinking water. The petroleum they produce powers more than 400 desalination plants, which turn seawater into drinkable water.  Continue Reading..
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Why You Should Replace Differential Pressure Transmitters With Radar
Replacing DP transmitters with 80 GHz radar eliminates density errors, reduces maintenance, and simplifies installation — delivering safer, more reliable level measurement for modern wastewater systems.  Continue Reading..
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What Is A Digital Twin And Why Does It Matter For Water Management?
Digital water twins integrate real-time data to create dynamic simulations of physical networks. This collaborative technology empowers teams to visualize system behavior, predict potential issues, and optimize operations for improved reliability and resource management.  Continue Reading..
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Top Benefits Of Open Platforms For Water Utilities
Open platforms eliminate data silos and vendor lock-in, enabling seamless tool integration and collaborative innovation. This transparent approach democratizes advanced analytics, helping utilities of all sizes optimize network performance and build more resilient infrastructure.  Continue Reading..
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Ensuring Optimal Water Sanitation In Swimming Pools And Water Attractions
Clear water isn’t always clean. Proper pool sanitation requires balanced chemistry, accurate chemical dosing, and correctly sized equipment to ensure safety, comfort, and compliance.  Continue Reading..
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Solving Cavitation Challenges: Understanding Low NPSH Pump Design In Modern Systems
Understanding how low Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) pump designs work, and why they matter, requires stepping back from component-level thinking to look at how pumps interact with the supply systems.  Continue Reading..
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Navigating Gen AI Concerns In Water Utilities
Navigating Generative AI requires balancing innovation with data security and accuracy. By establishing robust governance, utilities can safely leverage automated insights to bridge knowledge gaps, empower frontline staff, and enhance long-term operational resilience.  Continue Reading..
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Simplifying Complexity: How Agentic AI Is Reshaping Utility Operations
Water and wastewater operations have never been more complex. Treatment standards tighten. Staffing pipelines shrink. Reporting requirements multiply. Chemical costs fluctuate. And every decision carries operational, financial, and regulatory consequences.   Continue Reading..
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Digital Marketplaces In The Water Sector: A New Territory
Digital marketplaces offer a modular approach to water management, enabling utilities to integrate specialized tools within a unified environment. This collaborative ecosystem democratizes innovation, streamlines technology adoption, and fosters more agile, data-driven operational strategies.  Continue Reading..
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The Skills Gap In Water Engineering: Why Technical Training Needs To Be A Priority
There is a widening skills gap in water engineering, which could threaten innovation, service quality, and resilience unless it’s addressed quickly and strategically. At the heart of this challenge lies the need to advance technical training and continuous professional development and ensure that workforce planning is a top priority throughout the industry.  Continue Reading..

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Clarkson University Receives $1 Million From Gates Foundation For New Water Treatment Projects

Clarkson University has received $1 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to create new water treatment systems for homes.

Geospatial Information Is Redefining Water Management And Digital Infrastructure Planning At A Global Scale

In a world where river basins are under increasing strain, weather patterns are becoming less predictable, and digital infrastructures are expanding at an unprecedented pace, territory, climate and water demand can now be understood as a living, dynamic and modelable system

Latest Congressional Hearing Shines Light On Protecting U.S. Drinking Water

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today expressed support for continued action to protect safe drinking water and modernize aging water infrastructure.

Blue Or Red – Award-Winning Snohomish WWTP Continues To Shine

At the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Snohomish, WA (just north of Seattle), nothing has really visibly changed with the Lakeside Screw Pumps that were installed in 1995 – apart from the color!

Drought Expected Across Much Of The U.S. This Summer

As spring approaches, building managers need to prepare for more than rising temperatures. A large portion of the U.S. is projected to experience below normal precipitation.

Canadian Drinking Water At Risk Long After Wildfires, UBC Study Warns

Canada’s drinking water can remain at risk long after wildfires burn out, according to a UBC-led global review that found water-quality impacts often emerge months or years later—not just immediately after a fire.