Author: eawater

FROM SOURCE TO SINK: WHERE DOES OUR WATER GO?

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Namisha, Junior Research Fellow, Alumna of Banaras Hindu University The famous line “water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink “ from the work of Samuel Taylor Coleridge beautifully captures the essence of the water crisis that the contemporary world is currently facing. The line captures the paradox of having an abundance of resources with the simultaneous existence of scarcity. As per world bank, 2 billion people worldwide lack safe drinking water, while 4 billion experience severe water scarcity for at least one month each year. The report of the…

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Meet Chewang Norphel the ‘Ice Man of Ladakh’ Building Artificial Glaciers to Tackle Water Scarcity

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As Himalayan glaciers retreat and water scarcity threatens farming communities, engineer Chewang Norphel, popularly known as the “Ice Man of Ladakh,” pioneered artificial glaciers to help villages secure water when they need it most. His simple yet revolutionary technique proves that local innovation can offer powerful climate solutions.  For decades, Ladakh’s glaciers have been the lifeline of its people, feeding streams that irrigate crops. Rising temperatures and declining snowfall have disrupted this fragile balance, leaving farming communities struggling with severe water shortages during the crucial sowing season. Norphel’s journey began…

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Extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission and Transfer of Rural Water Supply Schemes

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To enable every rural household in the country to have assured potable water, in adequate quantity (55 litres per capita per day) of prescribed quality (BIS:10500) on regular and long-term basis, through tap water connection, since August 2019, Government of India in partnership with states, has been implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal.  ‘Jal Arpan’ is being organised as a community-led public event with active participation of elected representatives, Gram Sabhas and local communities to celebrate successful commissioning of water supply schemes and promote long-term sustainability of…

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AGENTIC AI TAKES THE NEXT STEP IN ADDRESSING THE WATER SECTOR’S CHALLENGES

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Operational resilience, regulatory auditability and knowledge sustainability are the three areas where agent architectures are beginning to deliver differentiated value, according to Xylem Vue Governance is no longer an add-on; it is embedded in the layer that controls the model’s access to a utility’s operational systems October 15, 2026. The water sector faces a complex reality: ageing infrastructure, insufficient investment to renew and expand networks, and a generation of professionals approaching retirement. The American Water Works Association estimates that more than 30% of water-sector professionals in the United States will…

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IDRA World Congress 2026 Rescheduled to 24–28 January 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA), in partnership with the Saudi Water Authority (SWA), has announced the rescheduling of the IDRA World Congress 2026. The Congress will now take place from 24–28 January 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Under the theme “Driving Global Water Sustainability Through Innovation,” the Congress will bring together global water leaders, regulators, utilities, industry experts, researchers and innovators to advance desalination, water reuse, water security and sustainable water management. Registration is open! Join the global water community to exchange knowledge, explore innovative technologies and strengthen…

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Senior Industry Leaders Set to Join Inaugural ALUMINIUM Arabia 2026

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 10, 2026: ALUMINIUM Arabia 2026 has confirmed a lineup of senior industry leaders and experts for its inaugural edition, taking place at Arena Riyadh on Nov. 11-12. Bringing together more than 30 speakers, the event will provide a platform for industry dialogue on the trends, technologies and opportunities shaping the future of the aluminium sector in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. Confirmed speakers include Ahmed Al Shaikh, chief operating officer of Maaden Aluminum; Khalid AlKhousan, general manager of Metallic Industries Development at the Ministry…

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From Abandoned Borewells to Water Lifelines: Tamil Nadu IAS Officer’s Rainwater Harvesting Initiative Inspires India

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In an inspiring example of sustainable water management, a pioneering initiative in Tamil Nadu has demonstrated how innovation and environmental stewardship can transform a region’s water security. By converting nearly 1,200 abandoned borewells into rainwater harvesting structures, an administrative intervention has significantly improved groundwater levels, offering a practical model that could be replicated across India.  The initiative was led by IAS officer Prathap Murugan during his tenure as the District Collector of Tiruvallur district. Instead of allowing defunct borewells to remain unused, they were redesigned to channel rainwater deep into…

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BEYOND CHEMICALS: NANOBUBBLES FOR NEXT GENERATION COOLING TOWERS & COOLING-WATER PIPING

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Amit Kapur, Chairman & Managing Director, NICO Nanobubble India Pvt. Ltd. & IOTA WATER  Introduction  Cooling towers are a critical part of many industrial and commercial facilities, including power plants, refineries, petrochemical units, steel plants, data centres, pharmaceutical facilities and large HVAC systems. Their primary function is to remove excess heat from process water and reject it to the atmosphere.  In practice, however, maintaining a cooling tower is far more complex. Continuous evaporation concentrates dissolved salts in the circulating water. Dust, suspended solids and airborne contaminants can enter the system,…

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Why Assam is Experiencing Unprecedented Flooding This Year

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At least 66 lives have been lost in around a week, close to seven lakh people are affected and the government is yet to reach more than 50,000 people for relief. Assam is in the grip of an unprecedented wave of floods, with people in Upper Assam’s Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat saying they have never experienced such flooding in their lifetimes.  The total population affected is estimated at seven lakh across 856 villages in 12 districts. Entire villages, vast expanses of agricultural land and major towns have been inundated with…

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Reliance Foundation Launches Flood Relief Op in Assam: Water Infra, Health Facilities to Community Support

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As Assam recovers from one of its worst flood disasters, Reliance Foundation has initiated a comprehensive humanitarian and recovery effort across Sivasagar and Charaideo districts. The recent floods claimed 81 lives and at their peak affected more than seven lakh people across 12 districts, inundating nearly 900 villages. Over three lakh people continue to remain affected, with damaged infrastructure, disrupted livelihoods, and power outages hampering recovery efforts.  Reliance Foundation has deployed its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) expert teams to work with the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department to restore…

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