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AI in Water Management: Enhancing Efficiency, Reliability, and Sustainability

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of water resources management. By analyzing large...

Robert C. Brears
Sep 24, 2025 4 min read

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Fit-for-Purpose Recycled Water: Sustainable Solutions for Agriculture and Resource Efficiency

Fit-for-purpose recycled water is treated to match the quality needed for its specific use, ensuring safety and efficient resource use. This...

Robert C. Brears
Sep 17, 2025 4 min read

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Solar Energy in Water Utilities: Powering Net Zero

Water utilities are turning to solar energy to run treatment facilities, cut fossil fuel use, and reduce operating costs. Installing solar...

Robert C. Brears
Sep 9, 2025 4 min read

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Autonomous Drones and AI Transform Sewer Inspections

With rising populations, denser cities, and climate change impacts, managing water and wastewater systems is becoming more complex. Sewer maintenance, once...

Robert C. Brears
Sep 6, 2025 4 min read

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Water Recycling: A Sustainable Solution for All Sectors

Water recycling treats wastewater to meet the needs of specific applications. It plays a vital role in addressing water scarcity and...

Robert C. Brears
Aug 27, 2025 3 min read

Automated robotic arms tending to rows of leafy green crops in a high-tech indoor vertical farming system with multiple layers of plants.

The Rise of Vertical Farming: Sustainable Solutions for the Future of Agriculture

Vertical farming grows crops in stacked layers inside climate-controlled buildings, making the most of space and resources. Perfect for cities, this...

Robert C. Brears
Aug 20, 2025 4 min read

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Scaling Up Blue-Green Infrastructure: How Stormwater Credit Trading Drives Sustainable Urban Water Management

Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) blends nature and engineering to manage stormwater sustainably in cities. It reduces runoff, improves water quality, and boosts...

Robert C. Brears
Aug 13, 2025 4 min read

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Eco-Districts and Water Sustainability: Strategies for Conservation, Efficiency, and Resilience

Eco-districts are urban areas built to embed sustainability into everyday systems like energy, transport, waste, and water. These neighborhoods focus on...

Robert C. Brears
Aug 6, 2025 4 min read

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Water Recycling for Security: Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Future

Water recycling is vital for securing reliable water supplies as cities grow, the climate changes, and urban demand increases. By treating...

Robert C. Brears
Jul 30, 2025 4 min read

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AI in Desalination: Cutting Energy Costs and Strengthening Water Security

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming water management by enhancing operational efficiency, enabling real-time monitoring, and delivering powerful predictive analytics. These innovations...

Robert C. Brears
Jul 23, 2025 4 min read

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