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Union Minister Sh. Kirti Vardhan Singh launches ‘Nano Bubble Technology’ for cleaning and purifying water in National Zoological Park, Delhi to promote the health of Aquatic Animals

Feb 20, 2025Feb 20, 2025 eawater

Union Minister of State for Forest, Environment and Climate Change Sh. Kirti Vardhan Singh on Tuesday launched ‘Nano Bubble Technology’ for cleaning and purifying the water of the National Zoological Park, Delhi to promote the health of aquatic animals. This technology can clean dirty pond water by removing algae and similar growths. It is being tested in the zoo for the ﬁrst time as a 15-day trial. If successful, it will be used in the zoo. Union Minister of State Shri Singh explained that the goal of this technology is…

Transforming the UK Water Industry: Predictions for 2025

Feb 19, 2025Feb 19, 2025 eawater

The UK water industry is undergoing signiﬁcant transformation, driven by the need for urgent improvements in clean, waste, and environmental operations, alongside increased accountability. As companies navigate an evolving regulatory landscape, three key predictions for 2025 emerge: Data and Performance as Critical Success Metrics Meter read performance will be essential for meeting regulatory targets set by Ofwat. Companies that achieve the required daily reads will avoid ﬁnancial penalties and be able to reinvest in reducing leakage and consumption. Efﬁcient management of meter rollouts, such as installing meters street-by-street, will enhance…

PM to unveil Rs. 40,000 Cr. Project linking 11 rivers in Rajasthan: C.R. Patil

Feb 18, 2025Feb 18, 2025 eawater

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate a project worth about Rs. 40,000 crore to link 11 rivers in Rajasthan that is projected to make it a water-surplus state, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil said on Sunday. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of semiconductor plant of Suchi Semicon, Patil appealed to corporates to work on water harvesting to address the issue of water crisis in the future. “Rajasthan faces severe water crisis. The project that Modi Saheb is going to dedicate there on December 17 will link 11 rivers. This…

Cutting-Edge Wastewater Treatment Technology provides a more sustainable water supply in Colorado, USA

Feb 17, 2025Feb 17, 2025 eawater

The city of Lafayette, Colorado, is addressing the critical challenge of sustainable water treatment by constructing a new high-performance wastewater treatment plant. Since 2022, this facility has been integrating state-of-the-art technologies, including the installation of 13 HYPERCLASSIC®-Mixing and Aeration Systems from INVENT, speciﬁcally designed for demanding wastewater conditions. These systems enhance sludge stabilization through efﬁcient mixing and aeration, signiﬁcantly reducing biological and chemical oxygen demand in aerated basins. The technology optimizes sludge quality and improves aeration efﬁciency while minimizing energy consumption and maintenance costs. Lafayette has a history of collaborating…

Using nature-based solutions to support Water Quality Improvements in Pembrokeshire

Feb 17, 2025Feb 17, 2025 eawater

A Natural Resources Wales (NRW) project on the Western Cleddau river in Pembrokeshire is utilizing tree planting to combat nutrient pollution and enhance water quality. Approximately 6,500 trees have been planted along the riverbanks near its conﬂuence with the Eastern Cleddau to absorb excess nutrients from agricultural runoff. These tree corridors, averaging 14 meters in width, serve as buffer strips between farmland and the river and have been established on non-productive land with the landowner’s support. In addition to improving the river’s health, the new trees will connect with existing…

Siruthuli revives Mariamman Temple Check Dam in Coimbatore City

Feb 17, 2025Feb 17, 2025 eawater

Coimbatore City Round Table 31 and Coimbatore City Ladies Circle 16, two NGOs working towards the welfare of Coimbatore city in various sectors, on Tuesday launched the Mariamman temple check dam, Kovaipudur – the ﬁrst pond restoration project that was executed by water conservation leader Siruthuli. The endeavour is backed by Stalwart Group of Companies and was inaugurated in the presence of Deputy Mayor R. Vetriselvan, managing trustee of Siruthuli Vanitha Mohan, Coimbatore City Round Table 31 chairman Tr. Lakshmiganth Krishnan, and Coimbatore City Ladies Circle 16 chairperson R.S. Vidhya.…

Jal Shakti Ministry eyes 2025 to complete tap water connections in rural India, achieve sanitation goals

Feb 17, 2025Feb 17, 2025 eawater

The Jal Shakti Ministry aims to achieve the ambitious targets of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBMG) by 2025, following a shortfall in meeting the 2024 deadline for providing tap water connections to all rural households. The Ministry also seeks to ensure universal Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status for villages while advancing ecological restoration under the Namami Gange Programme. Currently, over 15.37 crore rural households have tap water connections, leaving around four crore still uncovered. Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil expressed optimism about achieving full…

Environmental project underway to protect the North Tyne

Feb 10, 2025Feb 10, 2025 eawater

Work has started to install a storm water storage tank in a Northumberland sewage treatment works to help to protect and improve water quality in the River North Tyne. Northumbrian Water is investing £2.5m in the upgrades at its site in Bellingham. Work is being carried out by the water company’s partners, Esh Stantec. The tank will hold storm water and wastewater from homes at times of heavy rainfall, ready to be treated when ﬂows reduce, protecting against the risk of spills to the environment. Work will be substantially complete…

Barking up the right tree – Another first in Phosphorus removal for United utilities

Feb 10, 2025Feb 10, 2025 eawater

United Utilities has become the ﬁrst water company in the UK to implement an innovative plant-based method for phosphorus removal, addressing a signiﬁcant environmental challenge. Excess phosphorus is the leading cause of water quality failures in England and Wales, prompting increasing regulatory pressures and investments in wastewater management. Currently, UK water companies spend approximately £39 million annually on metal-based chemicals for phosphorus removal, with rising demand and costs. This chemical approach poses challenges for small, rural sites due to higher investment needs and logistical limitations. Last year, United Utilities led…

Reviving the Ganga: Pivotal Sewerage Projects approved in NMCG’s 59th Executive Committee Meeting

Feb 10, 2025Feb 10, 2025 eawater

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) recently approved several signiﬁcant projects aimed at river conservation and sanitation management. During the 59th Executive Committee Meeting, chaired by Director-General Shri Rajeev Kumar Mittal, projects worth `272 crore were sanctioned for Chandauli and Manikpur in Uttar Pradesh, along with a 257 crore initiative for Buxar, Bihar. In Chandauli, a project costing `263 crore will establish a 45 MLD capacity Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) utilizing a hybrid annuity model. This initiative is designed to reinforce the river management system, with operation and maintenance…