Category: Press Release

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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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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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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