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IDE TECHNOLOGIES SIGNS CONTRACT FOR SIPCOTSEAWATER DESALINATION PLANT IN TAMIL NADU, INDIA

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IDE Technologies, a leading global provider of water treatment solutions, announced the signing of a contract with the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) for the design, construction, and operation of a new seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in Tamil Nadu, India. The project, to be executed in partnership with Jindal Water Infrastructure Limited (JWIL) and Vishnusurya Projects and Infra (VPIL), will deliver 60 MLD to Mullakadu, Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu to support local water management and address growing water scarcity challenges. “Solving water challenges for…

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DELHI CM ANNOUNCES 105 MGD WATER TREATMENT PLANT AT CHANDRAWAL

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced the construction of a state-of-the-art 105 million gallons per day (MGD) water treatment plant at Chandrawal.  The project, estimated at ₹599 crore, is a critical move to strengthen the capital’s water infrastructure ahead of the 2026 summer season. Once commissioned, the plant is expected to benefit approximately 11% of Delhi’s population, specifically targeting high-density areas like Karol Bagh, Sadar Bazar, and Chandni Chowk.  The project also includes a massive ₹1,331 crore investment into replacing aging distribution pipelines. A primary objective of this overhaul…

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CENTRE ROLLS OUT ₹235 CRORES PORT PROJECTS IN TAMIL NADU; SARBANANDA SONOWAL SAYS BOOST TO MARITIME-LED GROWTH

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Addressing the “Viksit Bharat, Viksit Ports” programme in Chennai, Sarbananda Sonowal said the projects underscore the Centre’s commitment to building globally competitive, climate-resilient and digitally enabled ports, while improving ease of doing business (EODB) and coastal safety.  “Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji provides the vision and leadership that drives India’s maritime transformation,” Sarbananda Sonowal said. “We are modernising ports, strengthening coastal resilience, digitising operations & expanding trade facilitation so that Indian ports emerge as engines of growth, national self-reliance and global competitiveness.”  Of the total outlay, ₹129.36 crore covers projects…

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HSIIDC FINALISES ₹490 CRORE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR MANESAR TILL 2031

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The Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation has finalised a long-term water management proposal to address rising demand in the fast-urbanising residential and industrial areas of Manesar, officials said. The plan, to be implemented in four phases by 2031, focuses on supplying both fresh and recycled water while reducing wastewater discharge into drains.  According to officials, the decentralised project, estimated at ₹490.59 crore, includes a new raw water outlet near the Transport Hub within the Industrial Model Township and the construction of multiple modular water treatment plants, along with…

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CANADA TECH FOR NEWPLANT TO RESOLVE SOUTHGOA WATER SHORTAGESTHIS YEAR

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Almost all of South Goa’s water needs are met by two water treatment plants at Selaulim, with several areas now experiencing shortages as the population expands. Now, a new 100MLD plant, which will be ready for trial in April, will help South Goa overcome all the shortfalls.  For the first time in India, the plant will not use the conventional method, but a filter underdrain system imported from Canada, which increases production of treated water due to the lesser time taken for filtration.  “In the conventional method, the filtration rate…

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Delhi Government Unveils ‘Catch the Rain 2026’ Initiative with Mandatory Rainwater Harvesting Norms

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New Delhi, India — [01-05-2026]— With an emphasis on transforming water conservation into a sustained public movement, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the ‘Catch the Rain 2026’ campaign, positioning it as a strategic intervention to strengthen urban water resilience. The initiative introduces a dedicated water mascot, ‘Neera’ and outlines a combination of policy mandates and financial incentives aimed at accelerating the adoption of rainwater harvesting systems across the National Capital. Speaking at a Delhi Jal Board event, the Chief Minister underscored the need to move beyond symbolic action. She…

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CHENNAI’S WATER SUPPLY TO GET A MAJOR BOOST WITH NEW RING MAIN SYSTEM APPROVAL

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Chief Minister MK Stalin accorded in-principle approval for the much-awaited project of implementation of a Ring Main System (RMS) to strengthen the city’s drinking water supply network. He also approved the initiation of improvement works to the existing sewerage system under the Nesapakkam Treatment Plant catchment. Both projects will be executed by the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) department. The total project cost of installing the RMS within the Greater Chennai Corporation areas, including operation and maintenance for 10 years, is estimated at Rs 3,108.55 crore. The…

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Toray to Launch Lower-Biofouling Ultrafiltration  Membrane Module with One of the Industry’s Smallest  Nominal Pore Sizes*, at Just 0.005 micrometers

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Tokyo, Japan, April 27, 2026 – Toray Industries, Inc., announced today thatit plans to launch the F-HFUG Series ultrafiltration (UF) membrane module in May this year for wastewater  reuse. It has completed mass production technology and product reliability evaluations for  the new offering, whose helps improve lower-biofouling performance of reverse osmosis  (RO) membrane and stabilizes long-term operations. This module is based on a high removal UF membrane that the company unveiled in February 2025.   Nations everywhere are tightening wastewater regulations as water demand rises. Regions  with limited resources position reusing…

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BASF to further increase prices for additives in plastic applications

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BASF announces a further price increase for products within its global portfolio of  antioxidants, process stabilizers and light stabilizers for plastic applications by up to  25 per cent. This adjustment is in addition to the price increase announced in March  and will be effective immediately.  The price adjustment is in response to the substantial increases in raw material  prices, energy and logistic costs due to the military conflict in the Middle East. About BASF’s plastic additives BASF is a leading supplier, manufacturer, and innovation partner of plastic additives. Its  comprehensive…

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Ecolab Watermark™ 2025 Study Finds Smarter Water Use Key to India’s AI Future

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New research highlights growing consumer awareness of AI’s hidden water footprint & rising expectations for business action. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) Ecolab, a global sustainability leader in water solutions and services, announced the India findings from its third annual Ecolab Watermark™ Study, which explores how people perceive water challenges & the role of business in solving them. This year’s research connects water stewardship to one of the region’s fastest-growing industries, artificial intelligence (AI), revealing that while India leads global optimism on the promise of AI, awareness of its hidden water…

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