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THE FUTURE OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND REAL-WORLD IMPACT (WITH AN INDIA PERSPECTIVE)

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By Sharad Bhushan Executive Director, EWE, India, AECOM Wastewater management is undergoing a profound transformation evolving from a narrow “end-of-pipe” compliance exercise into a cornerstone of the circular economy. The sector is no longer about mere disposal but about value recovery: reclaiming water, nutrients, and energy while reducing emissions, protecting public health, and strengthening the resilience of urban and industrial systems. This article brings together the latest technological trends, practical innovations, and real-world applications including AECOM’s impactful work in India to present a holistic view of where wastewater innovation is…

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NX Filtration partners with Applied  Membranes Inc for pharmaceutical  wastewater reuse in the USA

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Hengelo, the Netherlands, 12 February 2026 Applied Membranes Inc (AMI), a USA-based provider of advanced water and  wastewater treatment solutions, will be using NX Filtration’s hollow fiber  nanofiltration (HFNF) membranes for advanced wastewater reuse at a  pharmaceutical company. The pharmaceutical company seeks to reduce its freshwater intake and wastewater  discharge by reusing its process water. AMI selected NX Filtration’s HFNF technology to  remove high concentrations of organic compounds from the company’s wastewater  stream. Combining this treated wastewater with a reverse osmosis (RO) system enables  an efficient and robust water reuse…

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Phosphate-Free Corrosion Inhibitor Protects Hydrotested Drinking Water Systems

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How often do you think about drinking water storage tanks and the plumbing behind your walls? Unless you’re a plumber or building contractor, these components probably don’t come to mind often. But out of sight does not mean out of mind for corrosion, which can compromise drinking water pipes and tanks before they are ever put into service. As a result, Cortec® is encouraging contractors and plumbers to spread the word about VpCI®-649 HP, a phosphate-free corrosion inhibitor for protection during and after hydrotesting. Hydrotesting of drinking water piping, fittings,…

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Uk Government Unveils Revamped Environment Plan Backed by Major Funding for Nature Recovery

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The UK government has announced a strengthened Environmental Improvement Plan aimed at restoring England’s natural environment, cutting pollution and supporting sustainable economic growth.  The revised strategy, published on Monday 1 December 2025, outlines a five-year roadmap backed by hundreds of millions of pounds to revitalise landscapes, improve air and water quality, and protect wildlife Under new measures, population exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) — a pollutant linked to asthma, lung disease and heart conditions — will be reduced by 30% by 2030 compared with 2018 levels. The target is…

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India Installs 45,911 Solar Water Pumps in Maharashtra

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MSEDCL, the state-owned power distribution utility, announced that the state installed 45,911 solar water pumps in one month, completing its Guinness World Records attempt under the Magel Tyala Solar Pump initiative. MSEDCL said the deployment represents one of the largest and fastest renewable energy irrigation installations globally and was designed to expand solar-powered agricultural infrastructure across multiple districts in Maharashtra. Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd. emerged as the largest contributor to the installations, completing 8,846 solar pump systems, the highest total among participating companies. The audited period for the Guinness World…

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Artificial Rain: First Cloud Seeding Trial Conducted in  Parts of Delhi

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Delhi has conducted its first cloud-seeding trial, using aircraft to disperse silver iodide and sodium chloride over areas such as Burari and Karol Bagh. The initiative, led by the Delhi government in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, seeks to trigger artificial rainfall to wash out particulate pollution. This trial reflects a significant shift in Delhi’s environmental strategy; from reactive pollution control to proactive, technology-driven interventions. While cloud seeding has been used in other parts of the world, its application here underscores how water-industry thinking must increasingly overlap with meteorology and atmospheric…

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Union Budget 2026: A Turning Point for India’s Water & Sustainability Ecosystem

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Dr Prashant Agrawal, CEO,Microfilter Polymers Ltd. India When I look at the Union Budget 2026, I don’t just see numbers or allocations, I see intent. An intent to build a more resilient, sustainable and infrastructure-ready India. For those of us working in the water and environmental solutions sector, this budget quietly but clearly signals a decade of opportunity. Water security is no longer a social issue alone; it has become an economic imperative. As cities expand, industries scale and climate variability increase, every litre of water must be treated, reused…

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NEP Accelerated: Budget 2026’s Roadmap to a Knowledge Economy

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Prof. Dinesh Chandra Rai, Vice-Chancellor, B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar The Union Budget 2026-27 goes beyond just listing funds; it pushes forward the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. With ₹1.39 lakh crore set aside for education, it boosts India’s aim to build a knowledge-driven economy. The focus is on making education easier to access, along with promoting new ideas, research, and skills. If carried out well on the ground, reaching 50% enrollment in higher education by 2035 will be straightforward. The ₹55,727 crore for higher education…

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The River Crisis: Why Industry Must Begin to Lead Cleanup

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India holds roughly 18% of the world’s population but only about 4% of its renewable freshwater resources, raising the stakes of river degradation. Across the country, untreated industrial wastewater contaminates rivers including the Yamuna, Ganga, Sabarmati and Jojari, with many tributaries critically degraded and facing functional collapse in coming decades. A major contributor is the textile and tannery industry, which consumes vast amounts of water and generates difficult-to-remove waste. Polluted rivers threaten drinking water, farm productivity, public health and local economies. Studies near Kanpur’s tanneries show chromium in groundwater far…

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Design for people and productivity, not just space, says MoHUA Secretary at NTCP conference

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Ahmedabad: Urban planning in India must move beyond drawing city boundaries and focus on people, productivity and time efficiency, K. Srinivas, Secretary, Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), said on Thursday while inaugurating the 74th National Town & Country Planners Conference organised by the Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI). Mr. Srinivas said urbanisation has now been recognised as a positive force for economic growth, with town planners emerging as key stakeholders in India’s development story. “It is no longer enough to design cities in kilometres. There is…

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