FRENCH WATER GIANT VEOLIA TO SUPPLY DRINKING WATER TO60% OF MUMBAIKARS BY 2030

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French water & wastewater management specialist Veolia will supply 60% of Mumbaikars’ drinking water requirements by 2030. Two water treatment facilities are coming up at Bhandup & Panjrapur in the city suburbs & are expected to be operational by 2029 & 2030, respectively. It will together supply nearly 3,000 million litres per day (MLD), catering to about 60% of the city’s drinking water demand, Guillaume Dourdin, CEO & country director of Veolia India, told Fortune India.  The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had awarded a Rs. 4,124 crore contract for the…

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MENA Desalination Projects Forum Returns to Abu Dhabi as Region Accelerates Water Security Investments

Abu Dhabi, UAE — The 7th MENA Desalination Projects Forum will be held on 03–04 June 2026 at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE, convening senior government leaders, utilities, regulators, EPCs, developers, investors, consultants, and technology providers from across the region. Recognised as the largest desalination conference and exhibition in the region, the forum will serve as a strategic platform for discussing the major projects, technologies, partnerships, and policy directions driving the future of desalination and water security across MENA. Now in its seventh edition, the forum will…

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ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATOR: HUMIDITY TO HUMANITY

Sanjay Kumar Garg, Director, Aryav Eco-friendly Resources Pvt Ltd  Water has always been the foundation of civilization. From ancient river valleys to modern megacities, access to clean drinking water has shaped economies, health outcomes and human dignity. Yet, in the 21st century, water scarcity has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges—ironically at a time when technology has reached unprecedented heights. While rivers are drying, groundwater tables are falling, and municipal systems are under immense stress, one abundant source of water remains largely underutilized: the atmosphere. Every day,…

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Kirloskar Brothers Limited Unveils  Submersible Wastewater Pump, iNSx and  Intelligent Monitoring Solution, KirloSmartTM  NANO at PLUMBEX India 2026, Reinforcing  its Commitment to Intelligent Water  Infrastructure

Bengaluru, April 2026  Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) has launched two transformative products, the  Submersible Wastewater Pump, iNSx and the compact IoT-based remote monitoring  solution, KirloSmart™ Nano, at PLUMBEX India 2026.  The Submersible Wastewater Pump, iNSx, is a robust, precision-engineered drainage  pump designed to tackle the most demanding wastewater applications with ease. With  an advanced hydraulic design, the iNSx is purpose-built for the municipal, industrial,  commercial and residential sectors, for efficient handling of sewage water, stormwater,  sludge, effluents, greywater and process water. The pump also delivers effective  dewatering capabilities in construction…

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NX Filtration supports BOSAQ’s initiative  for emergency water supply in Ukraine

Hengelo, the Netherlands, 22 April 2026  NX Filtration, the global provider of hollow fiber membrane filtration technology for  pure and affordable water, is supporting a long-standing partner, BOSAQ, in  delivering emergency drinking water systems to communities in Ukraine through its  humanitarian initiative Water Heroes.  Water Heroes provides safe and clean drinking water to people affected by the ongoing  war in Ukraine. As part of this initiative, BOSAQ developed Q-Drop Yellowstone, a  compact, modular drinking water purification system that uses NX Filtration’s Hollow  Fiber Nanofiltration (HFNF) membrane technology.  The Q-Drop Yellowstone…

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UK’s Innovation for Water Crisis in World’s Drylands Reaches The 2026 International Water, Air, Food Awards Finals

Sand Dams Worldwide Represents the United Kingdom on the World Stage Transforms Land and Lives Across 10 Countries And 1.2 Million People Winner To Be Announced at Generation Green, Cairo, Egypt in Summer 2026 Voting lines are open till 30 April 2026 Copenhagen, Denmark, April 14, 2026: The United Kingdom has earned a proud place on the world stage of community-led environmental innovation. Sand Dams Worldwide, based in London, England, has been selected as a 2026 Finalist for the Water Air Food Awards (WAFA) in the Water category. The Water Air Food Awards is a…

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Grundfos India – the World’s First Pump Manufacturing Site to Achieve True Certification

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CHENNAI, India, 06 October 2025 – Grundfos is proud to announce that our facility in Chennai, India, has become the first pump manufacturing site to receive the prestigious TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) Platinum Certification for zero waste, the highest level of recognition demonstrating sustainability and resource efficiency. A global benchmark for organisations that go beyond compliance, TRUE enables the adoption of holistic, resource-efficient waste management practices. Accorded by Green Business Certification Inc.(GBCI), the exclusive certification and credentialing body within the green business and sustainability industry, the TRUE framework…

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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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Innovating For Water Security: The Future Of Sustainable Water Conservation

Water is the essence of life, yet its scarcity is becoming an escalating crisis worldwide. The pressures of urban expansion, climate variability, and inefficient resource management are depleting freshwater reserves at an alarming rate. The need for innovative, sustainable water solutions has never been more urgent. One of the most pressing challenges in water conservation is the inefficient use and management of available resources. A significant portion of treated water is lost due to leakage, aging infrastructure, and operational inefficiencies. However, the integration of smart water management systems—powered by IoT…

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Nijhuis Saur Industries and NX Filtration launch revolutionary mobile nanofiltration technology to combat water scarcity

Amsterdam, March 11, 2025 – In a bold move towards sustainable water solutions, Nijhuis Saur Industries (NSI), part of Saur Group, and NX Filtration (NXF) have unveiled the Mobile Nanofiltration (MONF) unit at Aquatech 2025. This groundbreaking technology promises to redefine the landscape of water reuse, addressing urgent challenges of water scarcity and quality with unparalleled efficiency. The MONF unit merges NSI’s expertise in industrial and municipal water treatment with NXF’s stateof-the-art hollow fiber membrane technology, offering a modular and chemical-free solution that allows industries to effectively close the water…

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