Tag: solid waste

Officials Told to Submit Plans to Boost Groundwater

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Rajamahendravaram: District collector Kirti Chekuri has instructed officials to immediately submit a comprehensive report detailing future action plans and field-level measures to utilise every opportunity to increase groundwater levels in the district. The collector chaired a review meeting on Wednesday at her Camp Office with officials from the Irrigation, Groundwater, DWAMA, and Village/Ward Secretariat departments. During the meeting, the collector enquired about the groundwater statistics in the district. She directed DWAMA to prepare an integrated plan covering works like de-siltation, bush clearance, construction of soak pits, and restoration of water…

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Ap Cabinet Green-lights Big-ticket Investments

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The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved investments worth over Rs. 15,000 crore focused on clean energy, infrastructure, manufacturing & tourism, signaling a push to accelerate capital inflows and job creation. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, gave traction to long-pending infrastructure proposals while expanding incentives for sectors like quantum computing and electronics manufacturing. Water and Infrastructure The Cabinet granted revised administrative sanction for 506 projects under the State Water Action Plan, with a combined outlay of Rs. 9,514.63 crore, strengthening irrigation and drinking water supply. Renewable Energy The…

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

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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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Cortec® Raises the Bar: All VpCI®-126 Bags NowMade with Minimum 20% Recycled Content

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Cortec® is pleased to announce that, as of January 1st, 2026, all VpCI®-126 bags are now made with 20% minimum recycled content. This move helps suppliers and end-users keep pace more easily with increasing recycled content mandates around the globe. Additionally, both Cortec® Advanced Films (US) and EcoCortec® (Europe) continue to meet customer requirements of up to 30% PCR (post-consumer recycled) content upon request. The Advantage of 20% Minimum Recycled Content By standardizing VpCI®-126 film and bags to contain a minimum of 20% recycled content, Cortec® and EcoCortec® have simplified…

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Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil Launches Jal Seva Aankalan to Assess Drinking Water Services

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In a significant step towards strengthening service delivery & community ownership under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, today e-launched Jal Seva Aankalan, a Gram Panchayat-led digital drinking water service functionality assessment tool. The initiative marks a decisive shift from infrastructure creation to sustained service delivery, placing Gram Panchayats and village institutions at the centre of assessing the regularity, adequacy, quality and sustainability of drinking water supply in Har Ghar Jal villages. Jal Seva Aankalan has been conceptualised as a…

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The Power of Microbes: How Innovative Microbial Formulations Can Enhance Ultrafiltration Membrane Longevity

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By Sanjay Bahl, CEO, SUPERWELD ECOSOLUTIONS From the past few years, the significance of ultrafiltration membrane technology in wastewater treatment has grown a lot. It is universal and is able to produce high-quality treated water, making it a key component in modern wastewater treatment processes. However, due to various factors there are concerns that must be taken into consideration before incorporating it into the wastewater treatment. In this article, we will explore the importance of UF membrane technology, address the cost concerns, and introduce innovative solutions to enhance the longevity…

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First Large-scale Pilot Demonstration of Novel Nano-selective Forward Osmosis Technology for Improved Resource Recovery From Zero Liquid Discharge (Zld) Processes and Optimized Industrial Processes

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By Shreyansh Shah, Director, at LEXCRU Water Tech Pvt. Ltd Sanalkumar, Associate Vice President, at LEXCRU Water Tech Pvt. LtdZuo Jian, Co-founder, at SideStroem Water Technologies Pte. Ltd The growing need for ZLD Access to clean water is no longer a certainty—it’s an emerging fault line of global stability. In 2024, São Paulo narrowly avoided a second major “Day Zero” as drought once again pushed its reservoirs to historic lows. Kenya is facing its worst water crisis in 40 years, affecting millions with a lack of clean water and food while…

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Bpc Tpi Oil Water Separator Automation Retrofit

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By Devendra Singh Fonia, Chief Marketing Ofcer,BPC India Retrotting Oil-Water Skimmers for Reliable Primary Treatment in Reneries  The Challenge: Oil Shock Loads and Manual Skimmer Control In several leading Indian refineries, TPI/CPI separators are designed to isolate free-phase oil from primary effluent. However, due to manual skimmer operation, these systems often underperform when handling real-world variations, especially: This manual dependency made it difficult to maintain less than 50 ppm oil in effluent at the outlet of TPI and increases risk of downstream process disruption. BPC’s Automation: Modular Retrofit for Oil…

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The Future of Wellness: How Nico’s Nanobubble Technology is Transforming Hydrotherapy & Bio-oxygen Soaking

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By Amit Kapur, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, NICO Nanobubble India Co. A Silent Evolution in Water-Based Wellness where India’s wellness industry is entering a new era, one recovery, relaxation, and rejuvenation must be evidence-based, not merely experiential. As stress levels rise, lifestyles intensify, and the demand for natural therapeutic solutions grows, traditional hydrotherapy is no longer enough. The future of wellness lies in water that doesn’t just hold heat or minerals, but oxygen. NICO Nanobubble India Co. is pioneering this transformation through Bio-Oxygen Soaking, a breakthrough technology that infuses…

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EKKI HOMA Launches Clog-Defense Range for India’s Toughest Sewage Challenges

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EKKI Water Technologies and Germany’s HOMA Pumpenfabrik GmbH, today announced a step forward in their Indo-German collaboration with the launch of the LINUS Clog-Defense Sewage Pump Range, and the next phase of expansion of EKKI HOMA, their joint venture focused on sewage pumping solutions for India and emerging markets.  The LINUS Clog-Defense system is specifically engineered to eliminate and prevent clogging before it occurs, addressing one of the most critical challenges in sewage pumping systems. As part of its global growth strategy, the HOMA group has invested over USD 30…

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