Author: eawater

PLAN TO MAKE NOIDA A ‘ZERO DISCHARGE CITY’ APPROVED

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The Noida authority has decided to set up multiple sewage treatment plants (STPs) in the drains to treat wastewater that empties into the Yamuna. The step aims to ensure that only treated wastewater is dumped into the city drains connected to the Yamuna, said officials on Sunday. The Authority, in its 221st board meeting on Saturday, approved a proposal to commence work on this ambitious project that will make Noida a “zero discharge city” that dumps zero untreated wastewater into soil or drains. Currently, Noida has eight STPs, located in…

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Kirloskar Brothers Limited Unveils  Submersible Wastewater Pump, iNSx and  Intelligent Monitoring Solution, KirloSmartTM  NANO at PLUMBEX India 2026, Reinforcing  its Commitment to Intelligent Water  Infrastructure

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Bengaluru, April 2026  Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) has launched two transformative products, the  Submersible Wastewater Pump, iNSx and the compact IoT-based remote monitoring  solution, KirloSmart™ Nano, at PLUMBEX India 2026.  The Submersible Wastewater Pump, iNSx, is a robust, precision-engineered drainage  pump designed to tackle the most demanding wastewater applications with ease. With  an advanced hydraulic design, the iNSx is purpose-built for the municipal, industrial,  commercial and residential sectors, for efficient handling of sewage water, stormwater,  sludge, effluents, greywater and process water. The pump also delivers effective  dewatering capabilities in construction…

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NX Filtration supports BOSAQ’s initiative  for emergency water supply in Ukraine

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Hengelo, the Netherlands, 22 April 2026  NX Filtration, the global provider of hollow fiber membrane filtration technology for  pure and affordable water, is supporting a long-standing partner, BOSAQ, in  delivering emergency drinking water systems to communities in Ukraine through its  humanitarian initiative Water Heroes.  Water Heroes provides safe and clean drinking water to people affected by the ongoing  war in Ukraine. As part of this initiative, BOSAQ developed Q-Drop Yellowstone, a  compact, modular drinking water purification system that uses NX Filtration’s Hollow  Fiber Nanofiltration (HFNF) membrane technology.  The Q-Drop Yellowstone…

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Transforming India’s Water Management: Aecom’s Role in Building Sustainable Water Systems

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Sharad Bhushan, Executive Director, EWE, India, AECOM India’s rapid urbanization and industrialization have created significant pressure on the country’s water resources, making sustainable water management one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. From erratic rainfall patterns to rising industrial demands, India faces a complex water management landscape that requires innovative, climate resilient solutions. AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting, has been at the forefront of transforming India’s water management approach by delivering sustainable, technology-driven solutions that meet the needs of both urban and industrial sectors. AECOM’s…

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Safe Water, Smart Monitoring: Strengthening Rural Water Supply Under Jal Jeevan Mission

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Dr Bijal Sanghvi – Managing Director – Axis Solution Limited Delivering drinking water isn’t just about building pipelines, it’s about ensuring sustainability, safety, and trust for every household. As India’s Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) progresses in bringing tap water to rural homes, the focus must now shift from infrastructure creation to ensuring consistent water quality. While urban water systems increasingly adopt Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and cost-recovery models for efficiency, such commercialization is harder in rural areas. Monetization can disrupt traditional community-based water management and risk resource depletion. Hence, sustainability and…

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Zambia farmers showcase climate-smart solutions at Water and Soil Accelerator (WASA) Project Field Day

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[Katete, Zambia | 15 April 2026]: Smallholder farmers in Zambia are demonstrating how improved soil management, better water use, and digital climate information can strengthen agricultural resilience at the Water and Soil Accelerator (WASA) Project Field Day on 15 April 2026 in Katete, hosted by Solidaridad and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Held under the theme “Soil, Water and Resilience: Climate-Smart Farming for Thriving Communities”, the event brings together farmers, community leaders, researchers, and policymakers to showcase practical solutions helping farmers adapt to climate change. The field day forms part of the…

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American microbiologist behind global water safety breakthrough wins 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize

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Professor Joan Bray Rose recognised for pioneering Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA) as a global approach for assessing pathogen risks in water QMRA adopted into global drinking water standards and enabled safe water reuse, benefitting millions worldwide Singapore, 16 April 2026 – Professor Joan Bray Rose has been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2026 for her work as a key pioneer in the development and global adoption of Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA), a science-based approach to safeguard the quality of drinking water, as well as water reuse systems.…

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UK’s Innovation for Water Crisis in World’s Drylands Reaches The 2026 International Water, Air, Food Awards Finals

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Sand Dams Worldwide Represents the United Kingdom on the World Stage Transforms Land and Lives Across 10 Countries And 1.2 Million People Winner To Be Announced at Generation Green, Cairo, Egypt in Summer 2026 Voting lines are open till 30 April 2026 Copenhagen, Denmark, April 14, 2026: The United Kingdom has earned a proud place on the world stage of community-led environmental innovation. Sand Dams Worldwide, based in London, England, has been selected as a 2026 Finalist for the Water Air Food Awards (WAFA) in the Water category. The Water Air Food Awards is a…

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Kirloskar Brothers Limited Strengthens India’s Naval Capability by Contributing to INS Taragiri

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April, 2026 Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL), a global leader in fluid management solutions, proudly announces its contribution to INS Taragiri, the Indian Navy’s state-of-the-art stealth-guided missile frigate. This milestone underscores KBL’s continued commitment to advancing India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities. INS Taragiri represents the pinnacle of India’s naval engineering excellence, designed and built under the country’s indigenisation drive. KBL’s precision-engineered Canned Motor Pumps (CMPs) play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency, reliability and safety of the vessel’s on-board systems. CMPs are known for their leak-proof design, high reliability and…

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A PARADIGM SHIFT IN RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT

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Del Williams, Technical Writer, California Reservoir managers are utilizing a risk management framework along with innovative metrics to address the root causes of lake degradation, including eutrophication, hypoxia & harmful algal blooms. It has been more than 25 years – a quarter of a century – since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) were tasked with managing the escalating risks posed by eutrophication. This persistent issue causes hypoxia, devastates aquatic ecosystems, and triggers toxic cyanobacterial blooms. Despite decades of effort and significant…

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