Tag: Sewage Treatment Plant

Scarcity of Groundwater – an Emerging Concern for Future India

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India’s groundwater crisis is intensifying, raising concerns about whether current reserves can meet increasing demand driven by climate change and rising temperatures. Groundwater is a major water source in India, used extensively for agriculture while supplying fresh water to billions and sustaining the nation’s food security. Groundwater sources are mostly recharged by rain, with 60 per cent from monsoon showers. With a warming climate, rain patterns have shifted or are missing in some cases. According to the Central Ground Water Board, total annual groundwater recharge fell from 449.08 BCM in…

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Ghaziabad: Drains in 13 Gram Panchayats to Have Silt Catchers, Filter Structures to Prevent Hindon Pollution

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Thirteen gram panchayats alongside the Hindon in Ghaziabad will get silt-catchers and filter chambers by mid-November to prevent household garbage from draining directly into the river, district administration officials said. Of the 18 gram panchayats located along the river’s 55km stretch in the district, 13 have household drains emptying waste directly into the river. District panchayati raj officer Zahid Husain explained that a silt-catcher traps household garbage from flowing into the river, while a filter chamber uses a multi-stage system with pretreatment sedimentation and a filter bed to remove pollutants.…

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Ddws Organises One-day Workshop on “communication and Pra Tools for Jan Bhagidari” Under Jal Jeevan Mission

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The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation  organised a one-day workshop of the Rural  WASH Partners’ Forum on “Communication and  PRA Tools to Promote Community Engagement (Jan  Bhagidari)” on 12th November 2025 at SCOPE  Complex, New Delhi. The workshop began with the unveiling of four key initiatives by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil: a Decision Support System for Source Sustainability, the JJM Panchayat Dashboard, the Community Radio Programme “Swachh Sujal Gaon Ki Kahani: Radio Ki Zubani”, and a handbook on Community-Managed Piped Water Systems titled “Jan Bhagidari…

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Unlocking Clean Water Goals for 2026 with Bioaugmentation

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The safety of drinking water and sanitation systems has a direct impact on human health. While many societies enjoy incredibly high water and sanitation quality, approximately 40% of the world’s recognized countries have an EPI (Environmental Performance Index) score of less than 50 (out of 100). As societies look for answers to these problems, Bionetix® International invites key players everywhere to consider the important role of bioaugmentation in achieving water quality goals. Wastewater and Water Quality: An Important Link Wastewater released to the environment without proper treatment can negatively impact…

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iPUMPNET Wins National Startup Award 2026 for Bootstrap Innovation for Digital Management of Critical Pumping Systems

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Pump Academy Private Limited is proud to announce that its innovative pump optimization solution, iPUMPNET, has been honoured with the National Startup Awards 5.0 under the “Bootstrap Startup Award” category for deep-tech digital management of critical pumping systems, by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The award was presented by Mr. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, during the National Startup Day celebrations held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. As part of this recognition, Pump Academy will also receive a Cash Reward of ₹1 Million.…

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Unlocking the Power of Modular Systems in Water Treatment

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Contamination remains one of the most pressing issues in water treatment. Pollutants such as heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics pose significant health risks. Furthermore, pathogens, including bacteria and viruses can enter water sources and lead to outbreaks of waterborne diseases. Population growth and industrialization further stress water resources, highlighting the need for innovative solutions to meet rising demand. The water treatment industry has embraced several transformative technologies to combat contamination effectively and enhance treatment efficiency. These include AI-driven monitoring, advanced filtration systems, smart infrastructure, membrane filtration, bio & carbon-based…

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Smart Wastewater Pumping: Engineering a Resilient and Sustainable Future

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Home to nearly one-fifth of the global population, India today stands as one of the fastest-growing economies and a nation shaping the future of technology, infrastructure, and sustainable development. Yet, alongside this remarkable progress lies a critical challenge, water stress. The country is experiencing rapid depletion of freshwater sources, increasing contamination of rivers and groundwater, and a surge in wastewater generation from domestic, industrial, and agricultural activities. Without timely intervention, the imbalance between demand and availability could widen further, threatening long-term water security and public health. While metropolitan regions continue…

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Cultivating the Future: How Nico Nanobubble Technology is Redefining Indian Agriculture

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A Quiet Revolution Beneath the Soil India’s agriculture is at a crossroads. With rising water stress, soil fatigue, and the need for sustainable productivity, traditional inputs alone are no longer enough. The next wave of innovation must go beyond fertilizers and genetics, and it must reach the roots. NICO Nanobubble India Co. is pioneering the use of oxygen nanobubble technology to transform irrigation water into a catalyst for soil regeneration and plant health. By merging advanced science with agrarian wisdom, NICO is proving that the most powerful agricultural intervention might…

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Haryana Govt to Bring New Law for Water Conservation: State Public Health Minister

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During the closing ceremony of the two-day workshop organised by the public health engineering department at Panchkula, the minister said the objective of the proposed new law to promote water conservation and ensure an uninterrupted water supply to citizens. Haryana Public Health Engineering and Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa on Friday said the state government will bring a new law to prevent wastage of drinking water, address leakage issues, and promote water conservation. During the closing ceremony of the two-day workshop organised by the public health engineering department at Panchkula,…

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Kirloskar Brothers Limited strengthens its leadership in nuclear pumping solutions with ISO 19443 certification

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Kirloskar Brothers Limited’s (KBL) Advanced Technology Product Division (ATPD) at Kirloskarvadi has achieved ISO 19443 certification, reaffirming the company’s commitment to the highest standards of quality, safety and reliability for the nuclear sector. This globally recognised certification applies to Important To Nuclear Safety (ITNS) activities related to marketing, design and development, manufacturing and supply of centrifugal pumps and allied components, sub/assemblies classified as ITNS.    The company manufactures primary circuit pumps for nuclear power plants, such as primary and secondary sodium pumps (PSP/SSP), primary coolant pumps (PCP), shut down cooling pumps…

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