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March 15, 2024
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.
Yelahanka water treatment plant (Image: India Water Portal Flickr)
August 10, 2023
Urban wastewater scenario in India
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
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
Musi is polluted due to municipal sewage and industrial wastewater (Image: Muhammed Mubashir, Wikimedia Commons)
March 29, 2023
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
Sewage treatment plant in Kavoor, Mangalore (Image: Asian Development Bank; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
October 6, 2022
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.
Vrishabhavathi river (Image Source: Paani.Earth)
November 21, 2019
Jaipur’s wastewater conundrum
A report by NIUA brings to light the chinks in Jaipur's sewage system and suggests some solutions.
Routine check done by the sewage treatment plant staff in Delawas, Jaipur. The plant is part of the ADB best practices projects list. (Image: Asian Development Bank, Flickr Commons)
Study of Tirupur textile industry cluster - effluent load, disposal practices and possible options
The study collects data on effluent load, studies current treatment and disposal practices and reviews the available technology options adopted for reduction of pollution
Technology Informatics Design Endeavour (TIDE)
Posted on 16 May, 2009 02:55 PM

The objectives of the case study by TIDE supported by Arghyam on the Tirupur textile industry cluster included:
Water management in the 21st century - policy and planning
The article presents some measures for developing policy and planning tools for water management
Dr. Raj Rajaram
Posted on 16 May, 2009 01:48 PM

A national discussion is underway in India on water management issues, with a significant emphasis on decentralization of water supply systems.  Rashtriya Jal Biradari of Rajasthan held a conference in New Delhi in June 2004 (indiatogether.org, July 2004) to propose policies and steps to address India’s water problems.
Tutorials on wastewater treatment and management
The article provides introduction to wastewater treatment and management and different methods to recycle wastewater
Shiv Shankar Ranganathan
Thomas E. Schultz
Sheafer International
P. Senthilnathan
EcoSanRes
Posted on 16 May, 2009 01:15 PM

Basic and advanced tutorial on wastewater management by Shiv Shankar Ranganathan
Sewage canal - how to clean the Yamuna - a presentation by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
The presentation is an analyses to the strategies adopted to clean up Yamuna, one of India's holiest and dirtiest rivers
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
Posted on 16 May, 2009 01:10 PM

This presentation provides an introduction to the book by the Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) titled Sewage Canal: How to Clean the Yamuna”. As per the presentation, several crore rupees have been sunk into plans to clean up the Yamuna.
Ringsend wastewater treatment plant: a case study from Dublin, Ireland
Ringsend wastewater treatment plant, Dublin, has outstanding achievements in technical design and environmental sustainability to its credit
India Water Portal
Posted on 16 May, 2009 12:28 PM

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A low-cost wastewater treatment system: case study from Hyderabad
Anaerobic deep pond implemented at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad, as a low-cost wastewater treatment system
India Development Coalition of America (IDCA)
Posted on 16 May, 2009 11:47 AM

A low-cost wastewater treatment system consisting of an anaerobic, deep pond, which uses a digestion chamber for degrading various types of sewage sludge and the solids from the influent wastewater stream.
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Delhi water and wastewater reforms bill (2003) – a draft recommended by J Sagar Associates
The bill provides for establishment of regulatory commission for efficient, commercial, economic and competitive management of water and wastewater management in Delhi
J Sagar Associates
Posted on 13 May, 2009 05:02 PM

This document presents the draft Delhi Water and Wastewater Reforms Bill (2003) prepared by J Sagar Associates (JSA). The bill provides for constitution of a Regulatory  Commission for the water and wastewater sector, reorganization of the water and wastewater sector, rationalization  of water and wastewater tariff, increase avenues for participation of the private sector in the water and wastewater sector and taking measures conducive to the development and management of the water and wastewater sector in an efficient, commercial, economic and competitive manner in the National Capital Territory of Delhi and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Delhi jal board act (1998) and amendment bill (2002)
The act of (1998) aims to establish a board to regulate water supply, sewerage and sewage disposal and drainage within Delhi and in 2002 several amendments were made to the act
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS)
Posted on 13 May, 2009 04:55 PM

Delhi jal board act (1998)

The Delhi jal board act, 1998 aims to provide for the establishment of a Board to discharge the functions of water supply, sewerage and sewage disposal and drainage within the National Capital Territory of Delhi and for matters connected therewith. The Government after the issue of the notification under sub-section (3) of Section 1, constituted the Delhi Water Board by notification in the official Gazette.

Case studies on urban water management and rainwater harvesting from India and across the world
Resources for best practices on urban water management from across the world and domestic rainwater harvesting
Best Practice Database (UN-Habitat)
Rainwater Club
Posted on 11 May, 2009 04:31 PM

Best practices on urban water management from across the world

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Deep tunnel sewarage system of Singapore
Deep Tunnel Sewerage System (DTSS) a cost-effective and sustainable solution to meet Singapore’s long-term used water needs for used water collection, treatment, reclamation and disposal
PUB Singapore's National Water Agency
Posted on 11 May, 2009 03:15 PM

This deals with the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System (DTSS) which has been developed as an efficient and cost-efficient solution to meet Singapore’s long-term needs for used water collection, treatment, reclamation and disposal. Conceptualised and managed by PUB, it was conceived as a cost-effective and sustainable solution to meet Singapore’s long-term used water needs.
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