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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 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 16, 2024 A recent study finds that majority of the poor in India are likely to have open drains or no drainage systems to convey and treat their waste flows, threatening their health.
Open drains, harbingers of illhealth. Image for representation only (Image Source: SuSanA Secretariat via Wikimedia Commons)
July 23, 2024 How Maharashtra turns wastewater into a resource
Reusing wastewater for a secure future (Image: CEPT)
May 23, 2024 Boson White Water sets an example for water starved cities such as Bangalore by following a sustainable decentralised approach to manage wastewater and treat it for reuse.
Wastewater reuse plant at Boson White Water (Image Source: Manisha Shah)
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)
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)
Assam launches ambitious water scheme to train over two lakh students as 'Jal Doots'
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 01 Jun, 2023 02:35 PM

Assam undertakes an ambitious water scheme to educate more than two lakh youngsters as Jal Doots

Assam intends to reach intends to reach 100% coverage of FHTCs shortly (Image: Wallpaper Flare; Creative 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.

Visualizing the Vrishabhavathi river to keep it alive
In an effort to inform the general public, especially citizen activists, policymakers, researchers, and students, about the current status of the Vrishabhavathi river, Paani.Earth has created the necessary maps, data, analysis, and information to drive conservation awareness and action around the river. Posted on 06 Oct, 2022 05:55 PM

A river or a cesspool of waste?

Vrishabhavathi river (Image Source: Paani.Earth)
Re Sustainability announces mega Innovation Fund to incubate the best waste management, recycling, and circular economy ideas
Company reiterates its commitment to the Earth this World Environment Day, and solicits entries from within India and around the world
Posted on 08 Jun, 2022 10:23 AM

Re Sustainability Limited, a KKR-backed company that is Asia

Governance of wastewater treatment and reuse in India
Lack of enforcement of pollution monitoring and control is a major barrier Posted on 26 May, 2022 04:11 PM

Wastewater treatment and reuse practices are limited in India despite the known benefits of preventing water resources pollution and contributing to sustainable production and consumption systems.

The availability of clear guidelines and specific standards with a defined implementation framework for wastewater treatment and reuse is lacking in most states (Image: Ajay Tallam, Wikimedia Commons)
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