Greywater purification and re-use in Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka

We are building a 4-bed, 4-bath house on a 60'x40' plot in Bangalore, Whitefield area. Although there is a sewage network in the area, we wish to recycle the grey water from shower/washbasin/…

Need information on the national level regulations for construction of oxidation pond for sewage treatment in Bathinda, Punjab.

Organization: Grasim Cement Bathinda (Punjab) India Domestic effuent generation: 10 KLD

We need to construct an Oxidation Pond for treatment of sewage coming out from septic tank.…

Queries regarding automatic water pumping system for a house in Kolkata, West Bengal

I live in Kolkata. We have a underground water storage tank with 4000 ltrs. capacity & also a rooftop storage tank . Basically i want to know how can start the water pump automatically when…

Recharge well location optimization in Chennai, TN : Need information on the mechanics of water percolation in the soil

We are all aware that as part of the rainwater harvesting activity, we inject large quantities of rainwater into the soil through properly designed recharge wells to sustain and improve the…

Queries regarding usage of pumps in rural India

I am an electrical engineer from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur and currently pursuing Master in Photovoltaics and Solar Energy at University of New South Wales, Sydney. I…

Permanent capping of open well in Trivandrum, Kerala

I have dug an open well for my domestic water needs in my plot in Trivandrum city. The well is 3ft in diameter and 35 ft deep. The water table now is at 22 ft and there is a 13-15 ft water column…

Solution exchange query: Water service delivery by panchayats – Experiences

A consolidated reply of experiences and examples shared by various members of the Solution Exchange Water Community

Borewell troubleshooting in Tumkur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka

I have drilled borewell on my land in Tumkur road, Bangalore 1.5 months back and the driller informed me that I had between 1.5 to 1.75 inches of water. When I installed the submersible pump then…

Queries regarding selection of borewell sites and drilling season in Chiplun, Maharashtra

Which is the best season/time to go for borewell ? I am from Chiplun, Maharashtra State, where rainy season starts from 2nd week of June, so in our locality everyone (people who want to drill…

Need advice regarding possibilities of latex, styrofoam containers for potable water storage

Is it possible to store potable water in latex bag & styrofoam (EPS) box. It is part of a proposal for development of very low cost potable water storage system, i was already working on water…

Turbidity & particle size conditions for use of water in sprinklers in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

I am employed with the Government of Himachal Pradesh and am presently working as Chief Engineer with the Irrigation and Public Health Department. We have invited bids on turn key basis for…

Queries on water purification : Merits & de-merits of bleaching Powder vs hypochlorous acid

What are the merits and demerits of Bleaching powder vs hypochlorous acid when used for drinking water disinfection? The scheme planned uses pumps and mild steel pipes for…

Need information on the mathematical relationship between COD & BOD levels in effluent

I am a student of the Aligarh Muslim University and would like to know if the COD value of any effluent can we calculate its Expected BOD level?
If yes, how can the calculation be done? What…

Need cost & space effective, locally adaptable sewage management methods in East Madipakkam, Chennai, Tamilnadu

Though we have drinking water problems, our sewage water problems are more acute at East Madipakkam, Chennai. The soil is clayey and the area is often flooded with storm/waste water.  For about a…

Need guidance in locating pioneer articles in resistivity theory

I am conducting resistivity survey since from 1975 for locating dug well and borewell points in Maharashtra .I have developed my own interpretation method which is so simple that there is no need…

Terms & terminologies related to borewell: A layman's attempt to demystify the same

I am planning to construct a borewell for agricultural purposes. When I consult with others they mention that discharge / quantity of water (in inches) is vital in selecting a pump for the…

Pond aerator for a temple in Gaya, Bihar - Need contact details of dealers

I run an NGO which is currently renovating the gardens to the South of the Mahabodhi Mahavihara in Bodhgaya, Bihar. There is a large tank there, some 300 foot square, which is in urgent need of…

"Blow Down" water handling in Chittoor , AP : Need solar energy based solutions

I am looking for cost-effective, environmentally friendly solutions to handling of (an agro-waste based, steam-generating 3T/hour boiler) "blow-down" water i.e. water drained from a boiler…

Solution Exchange Consolidated Reply: Leach pit toilets for rocky terrain - Experiences; Examples

A consolidated reply of experiences and examples shared by various members of the Solution Exchange Water Community

Compiled by Nitya Jacob, Resource Person and Sunetra Lala,…

Registration of borewells : Need details of concerned authorities in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu

Are borewell & borewell water sources to be registered with the government agencies. If yes, who are the concerned authorities for Chennai & Kancheepuram Districts in Tamilnadu. Can…

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