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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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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By Gaurav Garg, Smart Water Specialist, CIMCON Software India PVT. LTD The Importance of Urban Water Management Urban water management is a critical aspect of sustainable development in modern cities. The growing urban population and increasing demand for water resources have put immense pressure on existing water infrastructure. The effective management of water resources in urban areas is essential for ensuring a continuous and reliable water supply for residents, businesses, and industries. Additionally, efficient water management is crucial for environmental sustainability and public health. With the rising challenges posed by…
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