The Environmental Research Center at the University of Mosul is pleased to announce the publication of a new research paper in the reputable international journal **Water Conservation Science and Engineering**, published by **Springer**, with the participation of researchers from the Center.

📄 **Paper Title:**
*Enhancing Water Potability Classification Using a Hybrid Random Forest Algorithm*

👥 **Researchers:**
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Zakariya Nafi Mahmood – Environmental Research Center, University of Mosul
• Dr. Ali Basheer Azeez – Environmental Research Center, University of Mosul

🔬 **Research Summary:**
The study proposes a hybrid model based on the Random Forest (RF) algorithm to classify water potability using multiple water quality parameters. The results show that the hybrid RF-COA model outperforms traditional methods, achieving high accuracy in distinguishing between potable and non-potable water, and offering an effective tool for real-time water quality monitoring.

📚 **Publication Details:**
• Journal: Water Conservation Science and Engineering
• Volume 11, Issue 3 – 2026
• Publication Date: 30/8/2026
• 🔗 Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41101-026-00552-7

🎯 **Sustainable Development Goals Supported:**
• Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Goal 13: Climate Action

🔑 **Keywords:**
Water potability · Random forest · Coati optimization algorithm · Machine learning

We congratulate our researchers on this achievement and reaffirm the Center’s commitment to supporting rigorous scientific research and sharing knowledge in service of the environment and society.

**Towards a sustainable environment and a better future 🌿**