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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Stony Brook University Professor Patents Groundbreaking Water Quality Sensor
A pioneering innovation from Stony Brook University promises to transform water quality monitoring. Associate Professor Qingzhi Zhu has been awarded a patent for an advanced sensor system capable of simultaneously detecting nitrate/nitrite and ammonium in real time — a major breakthrough for environmental monitoring. This technology can revolutionise wastewater treatment and septic system monitoring, offering immediate insights into water quality and enabling faster response to contamination events. A New Era of Real-Time Nutrient Monitoring Nitrogen pollution is one of the most persistent water quality challenges in the United States. Traditional…
Read MoreSpml Infra Secures `1,073 Crore (Usd 124 Million) Water Supply Project Under Amrut 2.0 for Indore City
SPML Infra Limited (NSE: SPMLINFRA, BSE: 500402), India’s leading water infrastructure development company, has been awarded a prestigious 1,073 Crore (inc. of GST) (USD 124 Million) project by Indore Municipal Corporation for the augmentation of the water supply system under the AMRUT 2.0; an ambitious initiative launched by Govt. of India with the goal of making Indian cities “water secure” and self-reliant. The project also includes a comprehensive 10-year Operation & Maintenance (O&M) contract. Project Scope and Significance • Intake & Raw Water Pumping: Construction of a state-of the-art Intake…
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