Category: News & Updates

Bengaluru Water Authority plans to build 17 new Sewage Treatment Plants

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City plans new plants with a combined capacity of 583 million litres per day, costing Rs. 2,200–Rs. 2,400 crore, to address treatment capacity shortfall. To prioritise the treatment and reuse of wastewater generated in the city, the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has proposed the construction of 17 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) with a combined capacity of 583 million litres per day (MLD). Currently managing over 11,894 kilometres of underground drainage, the BWSSB supplies 2,225 MLD of water daily from the Cauvery, located 100 kilometres away. Of this,…

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J&K Set to Transform Sanitation Landscape with Used Water Management Project

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J&K water management project

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is launching the Used Water Management (UWM) project under Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) 2.0 to enhance its sanitation infrastructure. This initiative aims to modernize wastewater management by constructing advanced Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs). The project will establish essential infrastructure, including sewerage networks and pipelines for efficient wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, all compliant with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards. A comprehensive study will assess the current sewerage systems and treatment facilities to identify deficiencies and estimate…

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Tirunelveli Member of Parliament Robert Bruce submitted before High Court that the centre agreed to release funds for cleaning Tamirabharani and the state had to prepare a detailed project report

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Tirunelveli MP Robert Bruce

Vaigai and Tamirabharani, two historically significant rivers in southern Tamil Nadu mentioned in Sangam literature, have supported civilizations for over 2,000 years. The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has been hearing multiple public interest litigation petitions regarding river rejuvenation. In March 2024, responding to writer S. Kamaraj’s petition, the court directed authorities to prevent sewage discharge into Tamirabharani and ordered the Public Works Department to inspect and address sewage entry points. In December 2024, the court initiated proceedings following reports on Vaigai river pollution, based on a Madurai…

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NRW Publishes Interim State Of Natural Resources Report

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Experts at Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are calling for urgent and collective action to address the degradation of natural resources in Wales, as outlined in the interim State of Natural Resources Report (SoNaRR 2025). This report highlights the pressing challenges posed by climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, threatening both the environment and community well-being. The full SoNaRR 2025 report will be published at the end of 2025, providing a comprehensive evidence base for sustainable resource management in Wales. The interim report emphasizes the need for immediate action to reverse…

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Work on £1.9m upgrades at East Sussex wastewater treatment works set to start

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East Sussex

Construction is almost underway on improving Halland Wastewater Treatment Works in East Sussex – as part of ongoing efforts to drive down storm overflow activity across the region. The works at the site – located near East Hoathly – will increase its capacity and mean the site can treat more flows, especially during and after stormy weather, enabling greater volumes to be treated. Overall the project will mean the site can increase the amount of flows it treats by more than 100%. This in turn will reduce the need to…

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Spain Intends to Replicate Morocco’s Successful Drought- Fighting Strategies

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Fighting Strategies

Morocco’s innovative approach to combating water scarcity is gaining global recognition, with plans underway to build Africa’s largest desalination plant in El Jadida province. Doha – Spain is looking to its southern neighbor, Morocco, for inspiration in combating the severe water scarcity that has plagued parts of the country, particularly Catalonia and Andalusia. According to the Spanish newspaper El Periódico de Catalunya, the Catalan government plans to implement a desalination plant strategy similar to Morocco’s in an effort to alleviate the drought crisis. Morocco has been grappling with water shortages…

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Smart metering: transforming water management

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Smart metering

Smart metering has revolutionized the water sector, providing advanced tools for efficient, sustainable water resource management. Smart metering has been a mainstay in digitally transforming the entire water cycle since it was introduced and continues to be a fundamental tool. Smart metering technology was created in response to the need to manage water resources more efficiently and sustainably, driven by advances in digital communication and the development of digital sensors. It is a technology that uses smart meters to collect detailed data on water consumption. However, these advanced devices go…

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How Thirukazhukundram is Setting an Example in Reviving Waterbodies

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Thirukazhukundram

Chennai: Once a parched town relying on tractors to fetch water, Thirukazhukundram is now in revival mode. The panchayat leveraged multiple govt. schemes to restore 16 longneglected ponds and boost groundwater levels in nearby villages, investing 4.17 crore. Loca ted in Chengalpet district, Thirukazhukundram Special Grade Municipality spans 11.20 sq. km. and encompasses 18 wards with 8,300 households spread across Mangalam, Rudrankoil, M. N.Kuppam and Thirukazhukundram panchayats. Daily water consumption is 24 lakh litres, mainly sourced from Palar River and Keerapakkam Lake. The 16 ponds in the area were essential…

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Chennai Metrowater Initiates Steps to Improve Production Capacity in Minjur Desalination Plant

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Minjur Desalination Plant

Production in the facility had declined steadily over the past one year owing to internal issues of the company operating it. Options, including serving notice to the company on the drop in water supply and initiating a study to assess factors affecting the operation of the plant, are under scrutiny to rectify the flaws and augment daily water distribution, say officials. In a bid to address the dwindling water supply from Minjur desalination plant, Chennai Metrowater has initiated measures to improve production capacity in the facility and boost supply to…

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Citizens Can Track Water Contamination, Sewer Overflow Complaints: HMWSSB

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Sewer Overflow Complaints HMWSSB

Complaints to HMWSSB will be mapped using Google Maps and GPS coordinates. Hyderabad: A dashboard has been established at the main office of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) for the general public to track complaints regarding sewer overflow, contaminated water and silt on roads. Complaints will be mapped using Google Maps and GPS coordinates. HMWSSB Managing Director Ashok Reddy directed officials to update information on manholes and desilting activities online daily and to ensure that waste is transported to dumping yards. During a review of the…

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