Contamination, Pollution and Quality

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September 5, 2024 The current state of play regarding sewage treatment standards in India
Clogged pipes: India's sewage treatment crisis (Image: Trey Ratcliff, Flickr Commons; CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)
September 2, 2024 Recommendations made by an expert committee, the NGT's subsequent orders, and a critical analysis of these developments
Drum screens at Bharwara sewage treatment plant (Image: India Water Portal)
August 30, 2024 This article traces the evolution of the legislative framework for water pollution in India and its implications for wastewater treatment standards in the country. 
Open drains in Alwar (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
August 22, 2024 The journey of sewage treatment standards and the challenge of treating India’s growing wastewater
Need to fix wastewater effluent standards (Image: Kristian Bjornard)
August 1, 2024 Recognising the limitations of relying solely on herbicides, a strategic shift towards preventive measures is crucial
Relying solely on chemicals to keep weeds at bay isn't sustainable and can harm the environment. (Image: Needpix)
June 12, 2024 Leveraging research to optimise water programs for improved health outcomes in India
Closing the tap on disease (Image: Marlon Felippe; CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons)
A community based self-sustained safe drinking water program - An industry case study from the work of BOSCH Limited - Jaipur
This presentation describes the work of BOSCH Jaipur, in organising safe drinking water for about 4000 families, around Jaipur, through the set up of a de-flouridation plant. Posted on 17 Nov, 2009 05:38 PM

 

This work won the CII-GBC National Award (Beyond the Fence Category) for Excellence in Water Management in 2008.

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Water conservation by industry - A case study of Vizag Steel
This presentation describes the work of Vizag Steel, in conserving water in its industrial processes at its Visakhapatnam plant. Posted on 17 Nov, 2009 05:24 PM

The various efforts taken up include water balancing/audit, supply and distribution of water through out the plant at required quality & quantity parameters, water recirculation & conservation, complete chemical treatment, converting waste water into makeup water grade, recovery of metallurgical waste and recycling of water, strengthening cooling system in c

ROW foundation is joined by a Water expert + Yamuna-Potomac team to conduct field workshops in India
An amalgamation of experts from ROW foundation, Yamuna Potomac team for conducting field workshops and identifying projects with high priority water quality improvement needs Posted on 16 Nov, 2009 12:30 PM

Dear Yamuna Lovers:

We are pleased to announce that Dr Satinder Ahuja has recently joined the Executive Committee of Rivers of the World Foundation (ROW).  Dr. Ahuja will lead the Water Quality Improvement projects for the Rivers of the World Foundation...

To see details Click Here

National seminar on soil salinity and water quality, Karnal, Haryana
Posted on 12 Nov, 2009 02:00 PM

Indian Society of Soil Salinity and Water Quality, Karnal is organising an National Seminar on Soil Salinity and Water Quality.

Arsenic contamination in ground water of Bihar and its mitigation strategy
An analysis on the arsenic contamination problem in Bihar and the mitigation strategy to be followed Posted on 31 Oct, 2009 09:21 PM

Arsenic contaminated aquifers in a 5 km. wide study belt along the banks of river Ganga, in Patna, Bhojpur, Vaishali and Bhagalpur districts of Bihar, are used for both drinking and irrigation purposes.

Groundwater Quality Scenario in Karnataka State - District-wise reports (single file) (2004)
Individual district-wise profile files that contain district and taluk level information across various study parameters, and analysis of the data through district level GIS maps Posted on 30 Oct, 2009 03:04 PM

As part of its committment to provide safe drinking water to its rural communities, the Karnataka State Government as part of its World Bank-assisted Jal Nirmal Yojana program, implemented through the Karnataka Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, took an initiative to adopt a Geographical Information System (GIS) approach to develop a Spatial Information and K

Groundwater quality scenario in Karnataka state - Introduction and overview (2004)
Two documents that provide information and details on the groundwater quality scenario in Karnataka. Posted on 30 Oct, 2009 01:04 PM

These two documents, one an introduction document and the other an overview document prepared for the Karnataka Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (KRWSSA) provides information and details on the groundwater quality scenario in Karnataka.

Mumbai college -- need a speaker on water quality
Posted on 27 Oct, 2009 06:02 PM

 

We are planning a conference on water purification processes in February 2010. Can we seek participation of an expert in giving a talk to the students for 45-60 minutes?

Regards,

Dr R S Waghmare 
Thadomal Shahani Engg College
Rd No 32 TPS III Near National College Bandra(W) Mumbai 400050

 

Groundwater quality scenario in Karnataka state - District-wise individual reports (2004)
Individual district-wise profile files that contain district and taluk level information across various study parameters, and analysis of the data through district level GIS maps Posted on 27 Oct, 2009 03:36 PM

As part of its committment to provide safe drinking water to its rural communities, the Karnataka State Government as part of its World Bank-assisted Jal Nirmal Yojana program, implemented through the Karnataka Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, took an initiative to adopt a Geographical Information System (GIS) approach to develop a Spatial Information and Knowledge base on groundwater quality of Karnataka.

New Technologies for Water Purification - Ion Exchange (India) Limited
A presentation that gives details of new water treatment/purification technologies, being adopted by the industry today. Posted on 21 Oct, 2009 04:04 PM

This presentation made by Ion Exchange India, at the Seminar on Packaged Water Industry in India, organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on 30th June 2009, gives details of new water treatment/purification technologies, being adopted by the Industry today.

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