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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Rules, Regulations & Standards concerning water
A one-stop compilation of the Rules, Regulations & Standards related to all aspects of water Posted on 05 Apr, 2016 04:37 PM

This FAQ is a one-stop compilation of the Rules, Regulations & Standards related to all aspects of water. The most popular FAQs are listed below.

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Indian Standards (IS codes)

Which is the IS code of practice for installation of septic tanks?

Rules, Regulations & Standards
31% of Bangalore's groundwater not drinkable
Garbage dumping in lakes has upped nitrate levels and also caused a decline in groundwater quality. While urbanisation is the main cause, civic agencies failure and citizens apathy are also to blame. Posted on 22 Jul, 2014 01:44 PM

"Growing garbage menace ups nitrate content in lakes", said a recent headline in the Deccan Herald that highlighted a study conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on illegal dumping sites situated near water bodies in Bangalore.

Lakes or dumping place for the construction debris
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Watershed
A simple guide that lists out the most pertinent questions related to watersheds to help understand this important topic a little better. Posted on 28 Jun, 2014 02:57 PM

This simple guide lists out the most pertinent questions related to watersheds that will help understand this important topic a little better. 

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Watershed (Source: CSERC)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Equipments used to measure water quality and quantity
A compilation of basic information about a few different equipments that are helpful in measuring water quality and quantity.
Posted on 25 Jun, 2014 11:32 PM

This FAQ is a compilation of basic information about a few different equipment that are helpful in measuring water quality and quantity. It gives a brief description of the instruments and explains their usage and principles. In some cases, it also gives details on how to make them at home using simple materials.

The instruments discussed include

Water quality testing equipments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Terrace gardens
Here is an FAQ that answers most popular questions related to terrace gardening and helps you set up a perfect terrace garden. Posted on 04 Jun, 2014 06:03 AM

The most popular questions related to terrace gardening are listed here. Browse through it and be on your way to setting up the perfect terrace garden.  

 

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Terrace gardens
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Packaged drinking water and mineral water
An FAQ that help users understand what goes into setting up a packaged drinking water and mineral water plant.
Posted on 23 Apr, 2014 12:55 AM

 

The following questions help users understand what goes into setting up a packaged drinking water and mineral water plant. 

Bottled water (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Rainwater Harvesting (RWH)
Here is a simple guide to help understand rainwater harvesting better Posted on 23 Apr, 2014 12:53 AM

This simple guide lists out the most popular questions related to rainwater harvesting to help understand this important topic better.

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Roof RWH system at Patkhori High School in Mewat
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Solid Waste Management
Here is a simple guide on handling and management of household waste.
Posted on 07 Mar, 2014 10:35 AM

This is a simple guide to individuals on handling the household waste that they generate. It has two parts:

FAQ on effective waste management
Invitation to the 'International Conference on Water Sanitation & Recycling', Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture, Mumbai
The objective of the conference is to map the scope, issues, challenges, importance and benefits of New-Water cooperation amongst the stake holders.
Posted on 12 Feb, 2014 05:03 PM

Overview:

Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MACCIA) invites participation from all over National & International Level for the Conference. The Conference shall witness participation from:

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on borewells: Part II - Maintenance of borewells and problems associated with existing borewell
Here is a primer that deals with maintenance of the structure and problems associated with existing borewells. Posted on 30 Jan, 2014 11:10 AM

The Borewell FAQ, Part I & II, are meant to provide a primer on the basics related to all aspects of borewells. A well compiled document in 2 parts, they also give links to relevant queries and provide a much needed starting point for all those contemplating a borewell!

FAQ on borewell: Part II
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