PLAN TO MAKE NOIDA A ‘ZERO DISCHARGE CITY’ APPROVED

The Noida authority has decided to set up multiple sewage treatment plants (STPs) in the drains to treat wastewater that empties into the Yamuna. The step aims to ensure that only treated wastewater is dumped into the city drains connected to the Yamuna, said officials on Sunday. The Authority, in its 221st board meeting on Saturday, approved a proposal to commence work on this ambitious project that will make Noida a “zero discharge city” that dumps zero untreated wastewater into soil or drains. Currently, Noida has eight STPs, located in…

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Decatur Improves Water Quality Testing Efficiency With Dedicated Sampling Stations

The City of Decatur, Illinois, has solved a persistent challenge facing water utilities: efficiently collecting representative samples from distribution systems while maintaining rigorous water quality standards. Serving approximately 70,500 residents, the utility draws water from Lake Decatur and delivers an average of 19 million gallons per day through 536 miles of water main. Strategic Solution: Hydro-Guard Sampling Stations The City installed 19 Hydro-Guard® Blow-Off Sampling Stations at key nodes in the distribution network, positioned based on an Illinois EPA approved sampling plan. The permanent sampling points eliminated building access coordination,…

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Hidroing Develops Smart Water Solutions for 144-year-old Water Supply Network in Zagreb, Croatia

Sandra DiMatteo, Marketing Director, Bentley Systems Modernizing One of the World’s Oldest Water Supply Systems Originally constructed in 1878, the 144-year-old Zagreb water supply system is one of the oldest functioning water networks in the world. At that time, the capacity of the constructed system was 53.2 liters per second via a 4-kilometer-long pipeline that provides water to 11,150 of the 30,000 inhabitants in Zagreb, the capital and largest city of Croatia. ViO Zagreb has been responsible for the city’s public water supply since its inception, including construction and rehabilitation…

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Smart Water Management: How Ai and Iot Can Solve India’s Urban Water Crisis

N Nearly 600 million Indians endure high to extreme water scarcity, & over 21 cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru & Chennai, could run out of groundwater by 2030. According to NITI Aayog’s 2019 report, India’s per capita water availability is around 1,100 cubic meters, significantly below the water stress threshold of 1,700 cubic meters. By 2030, India’s water demand is estimated to be twice the available supply, implying severe scarcity. Smart Water Management: A Transformational Solution A decisive pivot to Smart Water Management (SWM) can make a transformational difference. Leveraging IoT…

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From Data to Action: How to Transform Water Resource Information Into Immediate Decisions

Operational intelligence in water management enables the creation of an efficient digital model and supports response to extreme climate events Xylem Vue identifies four global trends: advanced centralization and monitoring; customized decision-making; predictive maintenance and algorithmic optimization; and seamless integration with external technologies February 24, 2026. Operational intelligence, supported by advanced artificial intelligence technologies, has been redefining water resource management in recent years. From data centralization to operational optimization through predictive algorithms, these solutions enable water utilities to enhance sustainability, optimize resources, and ensure reliable service delivery in an increasingly…

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The Digital Transformation of Water Must Have the Right Technology, Strategy and Team to Organise It

With a firm commitment to advancing the protection of water resources, Seville (Spain) hosted WEX Global, the leading international forum in the water, energy, and climate change sectors, held from February 9 to 11, 2026. Under the theme “Water, Energy and Climate Change: From Vision to Action – Towards a Water-Abundant World,” the congress, celebrating its 20th edition, brought together more than 270 participants from over 45 countries. The program featured panel discussions, technical site visits, networking meetings, a gala dinner, and a showcase of the World Water Film Festival.…

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Wabag Commits Its First Investment Under Blue Seed

Backs Bengaluru-based Nimble Vision to Advance Indigenous DeepTech Solutions for Water Conservation and Automation. VA TECH WABAG (‘WABAG’), a leading pure-play water technology Indian Multinational Group, is pleased to announce its first commitment for investment under BLUE SEED in Nimble Vision, a Bengaluru-based start-up building advanced indigenous DeepTech solutions for water conservation, automation, and real-time analytics. BLUE SEED is a strategic initiative by WABAG to support WATERPRENEURS and scale innovative water-tech startups. This collaboration marks a significant step towards strengthening India’s self-reliant water technology ecosystem – combining Nimble Vision’s DeepTech…

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HARNESSING BIG DATA FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS

Water management is a critical global challenge, especially with increasing urbanization, climate change, and growing demands for water resources. The integration of big data technologies into water management systems oers immense potential for enhancing the eciency, sustainability, and resilience of water resources. In particular, the widespread adoption of Big Data has the potential to revolutionize water resource management, expanding the possibilities of water-related work and altering the development of water systems to improve sustainability in both agriculture and metropolitan areas. management, challenges encountered in implementation and possible strategies to overcome…

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Smart Water Management: How Technology is Revolutionizing Campus Sustainability

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Water sustainability is a critical challenge in today’s world, particularly for large institutions with extensive infrastructure and high consumption rates. In this context, technology has emerged as a game-changer, enabling smarter and more efficient water management practices. SpaceBasic, Asia’s largest B2B SaaS AI-powered platform, is at the forefront of this revolution, empowering universities across Southeast Asia to achieve remarkable cost savings and operational efficiency. This case study explores how SpaceBasic’s technology has transformed water management at Unext – Manipal Academy of BFSI, setting a benchmark for campus sustainability. While the…

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