Tag: Water Supply

XYLEM VUE WINS AWARD AT WEFTEC 2025

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Xylem Vue has been awarded the prestigious Citation of Excellence in Advertising in the Best Design category by the Water Environment Federation (WEF). The accolade was presented on September 29 during the WEFTEC trade show in Chicago. October 7, 2025. Xylem Vue was recently honored with the Citation of Excellence in Advertising in the Best Design category at WEFTEC 2025, one of the leading events in the North American water sector. The award, presented by Howard Carter, President of the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and promoter of WEFTEC, recognizes aesthetic…

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Every Drop Counts: Jangaon’s Low-cost Rainwater Harvesting Pits Show the Way Forward

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As every drop of water counts, a low-cost water harvesting pit initiative in Jangaon district has caught national attention. To conserve water, government employees in Jangaon have joined a voluntary effort and constructed nearly 7,175 rainwater harvesting pits on a war footing. It is estimated that this effort will yield at least one TMC of water, increasing groundwater levels over a period of time. The National Water Mission (NWM), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, Government of India, has lauded the “people-driven, low-cost water conservation structures.” “Every drop…

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Pmc News: Pune to Deploy Leak Detection Squad as Water Losses Mount

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Facing growing concerns over water wastage, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will roll out a dedicated “leak detection squad” next month. The move aims to plug losses in the supply network and make better use of the city’s limited water resources. PMC sources said the city receives nearly 20 TMC of water every year, but about 40 percent never reaches homes. Losses occur due to evaporation, seepage in dams, and leakages in the pipeline system. Civic officials said the new squad will regularly inspect the network and repair damaged sections.…

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Let’s Talk Water: Bengaluru Startup Ecostp Bets on Natural Sewage Treatment to Tackle India’s Water Crisis

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With India’s population crossing 1.4 billion, and Karnataka alone home to nearly 1.5 crore people, sewage has become one of the country’s most pressing challenges. (ECOSTP) Most people do not understand sewage, and fewer still care about it. Speaking on South First’s Let’s Talk Water podcast, Tharun Kumar, CEO and Founder of ECOSTP, a Bengaluru-based startup reimagining wastewater treatment, highlighted how homebuyers often prioritise bathroom fittings, lakes or parks, but rarely check for the presence of a sewage treatment plant (STP). “Recently, even builders have started advertising on radio asking…

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Heavy Rains Keep Punjab Rivers in Spate, Relief Efforts Intensify

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The flood situation in Punjab has further intensified with incessant rain lashing several districts and rivers, including the Ghaggar and Beas, flowing in spate. The Ravi, which witnessed very high inflows last week, has inundated large parts of border towns and nearby villages. According to officials, improvement is expected only once water flow reduces and moves downstream. Many parts of Amritsar and surrounding villages have been severely impacted, with reports of extensive damage to houses, farmlands, and infrastructure. More than 1,000 villages have been affected due to overflowing rivers and…

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Honorable Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Patil unveils ‘Jalkranti’, applauds Gujarat’s water conservation efforts.

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Ahmedabad witnessed a significant moment in the state’s water conservation journey with the launch of ‘Jalkranti’, a book authored by Shri Mansukh Suvagiya, widely regarded as the pioneer of Gujarat’s grassroots water revolution. The book was unveiled by Hon’ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti and President, BJP Gujarat, Shri C.R. Paatil, in the presence of senior Ministers, Members of Parliament, and social leaders. Addressing the gathering, Shri Paatil commended Shri Suvagiya’s decades-long commitment to water conservation, highlighting his leadership in the construction of more than 3,200 check dams and lakes…

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ROUNDTABLE CONFERENCE ON SWACHH BHARAT MISSION GRAMEEN (SBM-G) FOCUSES ON SUSTAINABILITY, COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP, AND CREDIBLE PROGRESS FOR SWACHH BHARAT MISSION

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The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation convened a Roundtable Conference on Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The meeting brought together State Ministers and officials from 28 States/UTs to review progress and chart the next phase of rural sanitation. Union Minister Shri C.R. Patil praised collective achievements and stressed innovation, waste-to energy, and climate-resilient sanitation. He emphasized that SBM-G and JJM together ensure sustainable sanitation and water security. With every rural household receiving tap water through JJM, effective greywater management under SBM-G becomes crucial. The…

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Algae outbreaks in reservoirs threaten our Nation’s potable water supply

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The U.S. has over 84,000 reservoirs, ranging from large-scale ones like Lake Mead to small municipal reservoirs. Their combined storage capacity exceeds 600 million acre-feet of water. These reservoirs serve various purposes, including drinking water supply, recreation, irrigation, flood control, and hydropower. Some are exclusively for drinking water, some are recreational, and many are multi-use. As public utilities, reservoirs are subject to more stringent management standards and must meet requirements for a range of water quality parameters that are not typically a concern for recreational water bodies. Those responsible include…

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SWRO for water supply to coastal cities – A viable alternative – case study at Chennai

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SWRO Chennai Case Study

Abstract The water need of Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) to fully serve the said area by 2026 is 2248 million liters per day (MLD) whereas the maximum potential from surface water, ground water and sea water desalination (SWRO of 200 MLD) is only 1954 MLD. The cost of SWRO water is about Rs 55 per Kiloliter (Kl) whereas the tariff for public is just about Rs. 5 per Kl by Government subsidy which cannot be sustained for long. Out of 1810 MLD, 837 MLD is from…

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Pump Academy Secures INR 80 Million Project for Pumping System Optimization in Bengaluru

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Project for Pumping System Optimization in Bengaluru

Pump Academy Private Limited, a leading provider of pumping station monitoring and management solutions and services, has secured an important project by the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) for the optimization of pumping system monitoring and management. The project, valued @ INR 80 million ($1 mn), aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of BWSSB’s water supply network, ensuring better service delivery to the citizens of Bengaluru. The scope of the project includes a comprehensive assessment of BWSSB’s existing pumping infrastructure, identification of inefficiencies, and gives recommendations and…

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