Author: eawater

Role of Nico Nanobubble Technology in Ultrapure Water Management for the Semiconductor Industry

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Amit Kapur, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, NICO Nanobubble India Co. Semiconductor Industry: Water Quality Imperatives and Strategic Challenges Semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturing is fundamentally dependent on ultrapure water (UPW). UPW is used across critical steps such as wafer cleaning and rinsing, photolithography support operations, etching, plating/anodic processes in adjacent electronics lines, Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) support rinses, and chemical dilution where applicable. As device geometries continue to shrink and defect tolerance narrows, the water specification envelope becomes increasingly stringent not only for ionic purity and Total Organic Carbon…

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Sewage to Bio-CNG: Transforming Urban Waste Into a Strategic Energy Resource

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Anoop V Kartha, Head – Special Initiatives, VA TECH WABAG LIMITED Introduction As nations commit to aggressive decarbonization, the demand for sustainable, renewable fuels has reached an all-time high. In India, a transformative solution is emerging from an unlikely source: municipal sewage. Traditionally viewed as a sanitation burden & a source of environmental pollution, sewage is now being redefined as a strategic energy asset. By capturing methane from wastewater treatment & upgrading it into Bio-CNG (Compressed Biogas), cities can address waste management, reduce greenhouse gas emissions & bolster national energy…

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Chinaplas 2026: BASF showcases innovative additive solutions

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■ Next-generation high performance light stabilizer protects outdoor  plastics ■ More seasons, less waste with Tinuvin® NOR® for agricultural films ■ Advanced UV protection for rotomolding applications with Irgastab® 21 to 24, 2026 at Chinaplas BASF highlights its plastic additive innovations  for outdoor applications, plasticulture and industrial applications at National  Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai, China, hall 7.2,  booth C41. Designed to withstand year-round challenging weather conditions  From coastal humidity to inland heat, outdoor plastics face year‑round stress.  Tinuvin NOR 600 is designed to provide performance for exactly…

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Ekki Homa Announces Its Association With Industry Veteran N.k. Ranganath as Chief Advisor

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D EKKI HOMA, the international joint venture between EKKI Pumps, India & HOMA Pumpenfabrik GmbH, Germany, today announced the association of Mr. N. K. Ranganath as Chief Advisor to the joint venture. This association comes as HOMA ranked among the world’s top five sewage pump manufacturers, continues to deepen its engagement in India through its strategic partnership with EKKI Group. Mr. Ranganath brings over four decades of leadership experience across the water technology and industrial sectors. He is best known for his tenure as Managing Director of Grundfos Pumps India,…

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HSIIDC to Implement Cetp for Gurugram Industrial Hub

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The Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) will now take over the development of the proposed Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) for Gurugram’s industrial sectors 34, 35 and parts of sector 37. The handover from the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) was finalised in November 2025 during a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary’s office, with the objective of fast tracking execution. The CETP, planned on a 6.5-acre site identified in October 2023, will have a treatment capacity of 20 million litres per day (MLD). A fresh…

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Trends Defining Water Innovation in 2025 and What They Mean for the Global Water Agenda in 2026

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2025 is defined by economic friction and technological acceleration, as trade tariffs, geopolitical volatility and an AI boom reshape global industries. Amid these shifts, water innovation moved from the periphery to the mainstream of climate and sustainability discussions.  New water-focused venture funds signal rising investor confidence. Yet traditional water-infrastructure financing continues to lag. The OECD and World Bank estimate global needs will reach $6.7 trillion by 2030 and could rise to $22 trillion by 2050, far exceeding current public funding commitments. Water is now central to business strategy, regulatory action…

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DDWS Leads 3rd District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad to Strengthen Rural Water Governance & Service Delivery

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The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation held the 3rd edition of the District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad, a platform designed to deepen district-level engagement and strengthen the quality and sustainability of drinking water services. With the central theme – “From Grassroot to Forefront”, the discussions focused on real-time service delivery performance, infrastructure functionality, source sustainability, water quality concerns & last-mile governance. Presentation on Commissioning & Handing Over Protocol A key segment featured a detailed presentation by Shri Sumit Priyadarshi, Deputy Advisor-NJJM, on the Commissioning Protocol and Handing Over Protocol for…

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Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C.r. Patil Launches Sujalam Bharat App

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The Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil, today launched the Sujalam Bharat App, a digital initiative designed to transform rural drinking water governance by placing real-time information in the hands of citizens and institutions. The app has been developed with support from BISAG-N to enable geo-referencing, monitoring and management of rural water supply infrastructure under Jal Jeevan Mission.  The Union Minister emphasized this marks a major step forward in ensuring transparency and strengthening community ownership in rural drinking water supply systems.  The event witnessed online participation from representatives…

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Grundfos unveils Intelligent Experience Centre in India: Setting new standard in smart water solutions

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An experience and demo hub showcasing the journey of water and Grundfos’ intelligent solutions, to power a more sustainable India. India, 4th March 2026 – Grundfos, one of the world’s leading companies in energy-efficient water solutions, announced the launch of the Grundfos Intelligent Experience Centre (GIEC) in Chennai, India. The Centre marks a major milestone in the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric transformation across the entire water ecosystem. Designed as an immersive, state-of-the-art demonstration of technology enabled water solutions, the GIEC brings to life the complete journey of…

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Officials Told to Submit Plans to Boost Groundwater

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Rajamahendravaram: District collector Kirti Chekuri has instructed officials to immediately submit a comprehensive report detailing future action plans and field-level measures to utilise every opportunity to increase groundwater levels in the district. The collector chaired a review meeting on Wednesday at her Camp Office with officials from the Irrigation, Groundwater, DWAMA, and Village/Ward Secretariat departments. During the meeting, the collector enquired about the groundwater statistics in the district. She directed DWAMA to prepare an integrated plan covering works like de-siltation, bush clearance, construction of soak pits, and restoration of water…

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