Artificial Rain: First Cloud-seeding Trial Conducted in Parts of Delhi

Delhi cloud seeding trial

Delhi has conducted its first cloud-seeding trial, using aircraft to disperse silver iodide and sodium chloride over areas such as Burari and Karol Bagh. The initiative, led by the Delhi government in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, seeks to trigger artificial rainfall to wash out particulate pollution. This trial reflects a significant shift in Delhi’s environmental strategy; from reactive pollution control to proactive, technology-driven interventions. While cloud seeding has been used in other parts of the world, its application here underscores how water industry thinking must increasingly overlap with meteorology and…

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Smart Water Meters: A Transformative Technology

Smart water meters are a transformative technology driving behavioral change for sustainable water use by providing detailed, real-time consumption data that increases user awareness and encourages efficient water habits. These meters oer transparency through continuous feedback, alerting users of excessive use or leaks, which prompts immediate corrective actions and fosters long-term water conservation habits. The ability to set usage goals, benchmark against peers, receive personalized recommendations, and access financial incentives further motivates households and businesses to reduce water wastage. Utility providers benefit from increased accountability, improved operational efficiency, and community…

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Molecor Presents Its Latest Technological Developments at K2025

These days everybody has a unique thing in mind, the K fair. It starts next 8th October with a huge affluency of exhibitors, and Molecor, the leader company in the development of technology for the manufacture of OPVC pipes, will be present with its latest innovations. This sectorial fair, with more than 220.000 visitors per edition, is the most important event of the year for the plastics sector, and it takes place between 8th and 15th of October in Düsseldorf, Germany. This year, Molecor presents SilkWorm®, the first comprehensive system…

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SED Enables 99% Water Recovery at Coca-Cola’s Bottling Facilities in Jammu

Patented LTE® system achieves Zero Liquid Discharge, cuts energy use, advances sustainable operations at NJ Food LLP (Samba) and Kandhari Beverages (Kathua) Jammu, India, 17th December 2025: Spray Engineering Devices Ltd. (SED), one of India’s leading innovative engineering companies, has successfully commissioned its patented Low-Temperature Evaporation (LTE®) ZLD system powered by Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) technology at two Coca-Cola’s greenfield bottling facilities in Jammu – NJ Food LLP, Samba, and Kandhari Beverages Pvt. Ltd., Kathua. The installations mark a major advancement in industrial waste water recovery and reuse, enabling both plants to achieve complete Zero Liquid…

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Enviro Infra Engineers Limited Closes the Loop in Water Recycling: An Example From the Panipat Facility

INTRODUCTION : In 2016, Enviro Infra Engineering Limited (EIEL) successfully commissioned a 21MLD Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) in Panipat, Haryana.  Executed on a complete EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) basis- including detailed design, civil works, equipment supply, commissioning and ongoing operations and maintenance. This project underscores Enviro’s capability to deliver advanced, efficient and environmentally sustainable wastewater treatment solutions.  The Panipat CETP plays a pivotal role in treating industrial wastewater from multiple textile dyeing and processing units in the area, an area known for its high water consumption and complex…

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Microplastic Contamination in Water Resources of India

Water

Microplastics in water resources are an emerging global concern because of their persistence, mobility, and potential ecological and human health risks. India’s rivers, lakes, aquifers, and coasts are increasingly burdened by microplastics. Over the past decade, evidence from field surveys and laboratory analyses has confirmed that microplastics (MPs) are now present across the country’s freshwater and marine systems, with hotspots near dense populations and industrial hubs.   What are Microplastics? Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm. They can be:• Primary microplastics – manufactured small particles (e.g., cosmetic microbeads, industrial…

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Somaiya Vidyavihar University’s Reach Fellowship Focuses on Water Stewardship in Rural India

REACH Fellowship 2024–25

Mumbai, October 1, 2025 — Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU) has launched two rural water projects under its 2024–25 REACH Fellowship, a field-based initiative that places students in underserved communities to lead scientific and sustainable development work. Anchored by the University’s Centre for Achieving Sustainable Climate Action, Development and Engagement (CASCADE) and institutionalised under the Somaiya Institute for Research and Consultancy (SIRAC), the 2024–25 cycle is focused on one urgent theme: Water Stewardship. REACH, short for Rural Engagement for Action through Community-led Holistic Development, is designed to bridge academic research with…

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Cool Under Pressure: Winning the War on Corrosion in Data Center Cooling Systems

WINNING THE WAR ON CORROSION IN DATA CENTER COOLING SYSTEMS

With the unprecedented rise in cloud-computing and AI, the need for data centers and supercomputers is booming. This astronomical output of artificial brain activity demands enormous amounts of power that quickly convert to heat as these mega-computers process billions of “thoughts” per second. The natural consequence is the proliferation of giant cooling towers alongside new data centers, with backup chillers kicking in for hot summer months and going idle during cold weather. Whatever the season, taking proactive steps to fight corrosion is critical to maintaining a healthy system long-term. Cortec®…

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Pioneering Report Sets the Course for Nature-positive Engineering in Coastal and Marine Environments

PIONEERING REPORT SETS THE COURSE FOR NATURE-POSITIVE ENGINEERING IN COASTAL AND MARINE ENVIRONMENTS

A global engineering coalition has issued an urgent call to action to solve the climate crisis through ecology-inclusive engineering frameworks. The Foresight of Nature-Positive Engineering, a new report from Lloyd’s Register Foundation in partnership with the International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI), sets out the blueprint for nature-positive engineering (NPE) in ports, offshore renewable energy, and coastal protection. Biodiversity is declining faster than at any time in human history, with extinction rates 100 to 1,000 times higher than the past ten million years. While crucial to development, the built environment…

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SWPC Announces the Shortlisted Bidders for theDevelopment of Hadda and Arana ISTP Projects

Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the technical and financial evaluation for the development of the Hadda and Arana Independent Sewage Treatment Plant Projects. The two projects will be implemented under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model with private sector participation. The results are announced after the completion of comprehensive evaluation of all bids received on 31 July 2025 which resulted in the selection of the Miahona’s consortium as the Preferred Bidder and Metito’s consortium as the Reserved Bidder for Arana ISTP Project. Whereases for…

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