Wastewater Reuse and Recycling

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March 15, 2024 A study by CEEW study indexes 503 urban local bodies from 10 states with a treated used water reuse policy. Haryana, Karnataka, Punjab are ahead in used water management in India.
Yelahanka water treatment plant (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)
August 10, 2023 This white paper reviews the current scenario of urban wastewater management in India, treatment and reuse solutions.
This is how wastewater is disposed in India (Image Source: Sangram Jadhav via Wikimedia Commons)
April 25, 2023 Heavy metals, physical and biological parameters were analysed in water, soil, and crops in Musi River basin
Musi is polluted due to municipal sewage and industrial wastewater (Image: Muhammed Mubashir, Wikimedia Commons)
March 29, 2023 Only 10 states in India have treated wastewater reuse policies so far
Sewage treatment plant in Kavoor, Mangalore (Image: Asian Development Bank; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
July 19, 2021 Urban India is hurtling towards a major water crisis. What are the important considerations that the Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban) should take into account to meet the water needs in urban areas?
Will urban India get respite from its water woes? (Image Source: Aathavan Jaffna via Wikimedia Commons)
July 18, 2021 A new report on a baseline assessment of waste in Haridwar and Rishikesh, two major Ganga cities in Uttarakhand tries to characterize solid and plastic waste
There is a need to develop a robust methodology for inventorizing waste (Image:  Prylarer, Pixabay)
Surat and Bengaluru lead in used water management
A study by CEEW study indexes 503 urban local bodies from 10 states with a treated used water reuse policy. Haryana, Karnataka, Punjab are ahead in used water management in India. Posted on 15 Mar, 2024 08:11 PM

A recent report ‘Enabling circular economy in used water management in India: A municipal index for assessing urban local bodies’ performance’ by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (C

Yelahanka water treatment plant (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)
Whose wastewater is it?
While many states in India are forming policies promoting the reuse of wastewater, the policy framework does not pay adequate attention to existing rural users of wastewater. Posted on 15 Jan, 2024 10:02 AM

Wastewater is not considered different from freshwater in recent years and is often termed as 'used water' or 'return flow' that can be reused. This realisation of the advantages of  wastewater has led many states to devise policy measures that prescribe wastewater allocations for various users.

Wastewater disposal in India (Image Source: Sangram Jadhav via Wikimedia Commons)
Assessment of segregated greywater in rural Indian homes
Household habits, activities, and wastewater source all have a significant impact on the characteristics of greywater. Posted on 07 Oct, 2023 06:22 PM

Domestic wastewater, in particular greywater, significantly contributes to the composition of all wastewater. It is becoming more widely accepted that greywater, as opposed to blackwater, is a valuable resource rather than just waste.

Greywater filtration (Image: Karen Blakeman; Flickr Commons - CC0 1.0 Universal)
Jakkur Lake Management: Fostering community action for ecological restoration
Jakkur Lake's journey towards sustainable urbanism Posted on 01 Sep, 2023 09:49 PM

Nestled in the northern expanse of Bengaluru, Jakkur Lake occupies a pivotal point where streams from Yelahanka, Agrahara, and Shivanahalli converge. Once a realm of fruit orchards and scattered settlements, Jakkur has undergone a profound transformation in the past two decades.

Jala Poshan and beyond: Community-driven conservation at Jakkur Lake (Image: Anshul Rai Sharma)
India Sand Watch platform launched to monitor sandmining in India
News this fortnight Posted on 16 Aug, 2023 05:27 AM

Technology and activism join hands to monitor sandmining in India

A West Bengal-based non-profit organisation has launched a new platform ­– India Sand Watch that aims at monitoring  legal and illegal sand mining operations in the country.

Sandmining near the Kaveri near Karur (Image Source: P Jeganathan via Wikimedia Commons)
Urban wastewater scenario in India
This white paper reviews the current scenario of urban wastewater management in India, treatment and reuse solutions. Posted on 10 Aug, 2023 08:49 AM

Wastewater is a reliable and cost-effective source of freshwater, particularly for agricultural applications, but remains an untapped and undervalued resource in India informs this White paper titled 'Urban Wastewater scenario in India' by Indian Insti

This is how wastewater is disposed in India (Image Source: Sangram Jadhav via Wikimedia Commons)
Study suggests continuous monitoring of the water and soil quality in wastewater irrigated areas in Musi basin
Heavy metals, physical and biological parameters were analysed in water, soil, and crops in Musi River basin Posted on 25 Apr, 2023 05:01 PM

The large volume of wastewater remains untreated due to inadequate wastewater treatment facilities and the struggle to regulate it in many countries in the world. But it is being reused as a source of irrigation in urban and peri-urban areas.

Musi is polluted due to municipal sewage and industrial wastewater (Image: Muhammed Mubashir, Wikimedia Commons)
Market value of treated wastewater will rise to rupees 1.9 billion in 2050
Only 10 states in India have treated wastewater reuse policies so far Posted on 29 Mar, 2023 07:26 PM

The market value of treated wastewater in India will be INR 830 million in 2025 and INR 1.9 billion in 2050 if we have the mechanism to sell it to select sectors, according to an independent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).

Sewage treatment plant in Kavoor, Mangalore (Image: Asian Development Bank; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Cost-effective and long-lasting environmental management solutions needed
CSE’s State of India’s Environment Report 2023 identifies areas that are lagging behind Posted on 26 Mar, 2023 05:13 PM

The 2023 State of India’s Environment report, put together by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) identifies areas where the country is falling behind as regards its Sustainable Development Goals.

India generates 150,000 tonne of municipal solid waste every day – more than half of this is either dumped in landfills or remains unattended. (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)
Water and Waste Expo 2023
Leading fair for water, sewage, waste and recycling by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Posted on 09 Feb, 2023 08:47 AM

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is pleased to announce its flagship event Water & Waste Expo 2023 scheduled from 16 to 18 February 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The Expo would be hosted at the capital city of India, New Delhi - the powerhouse for the water and solid waste industry.

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