New trends in environment education - Need inputs on pedagogy and examples of initiatives

From Shankar Musafir, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
Posted 25 September 2008

The Centre for…

Need total solution for waste water disposal in Kundalahalli Gate, Bangalore, Karnataka

We have three septic tanks in our apartment block, ( location: Kundalahalli gate, Bangalore) servicing around 44 flats. All our kitchen, bathroom and toilet waste is put into them. The tanks get…

Legal issues and Supreme Court verdicts on pond bank land, its usage rights & regulations in Bihar

I am a resident of Bihar. There was a Govt. pond and vacant barren land in front my house and the banks (land) of the same was not even, and it was full of shrubs and thorny plants. Later on we…

Need a matrix for calculating life of iron removal resin with respect to contamination and consumption of water in Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu

I live in a village near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. This post is related to an Iron Removal Filter (Capacity 1000 litres/hr).

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Our ground water is…

Mechanism to check sulphide ion test for bacterial contamination in water

How to check the bacterial contamination of water by testing for sulphide ions? What is the mechanism of action of this test? The query has been assigned to me as part of my chemistry project at…

Need certification procedures and regulatory details for water saving products

I am keen to know if there are any certification bodies globally that can authenticate/certify a product's water saving claim. For example, we have the IDA certification for oral care products and…

Plumbing worries: Equal distribution of piped water supply from OH tank to all units of an apartment complex in Pune, Maharashtra

Our apartment consist of 16 flats situated in Pune we have tank above building having capacity of 10k ltrs

Current position : From upper tank 4 lines of 1 1/2" size has gone up to…

Pro's and con's of sending RO reject water to STP for treatment

Can we send the RO reject and softener re-generation water for treatment in STP? Normally the RO reject and water discharged during softener regeneration gets wasted or we need to send to ETP, but…

Need advise on the choice of material and placement of water tank for domestic purposes in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

What is the best material for a water tank for home?  I have read that wood is the best.  Interest was spurred by this Article:http://cooperator.com/…

Queries regarding the differences and utilization of non-clog pumps and normal submersible pumps

Can the difference between normal submersible pump and non clog pump be illustrated? Can  non-clog pumps handle muddy water or water containing suspended or dissolved material up to 100mm size?…

SDR excavation worries in Tamilnadu : Why JCB or blasting techniques fail in SDR excavation?

I work as an Assistant Executive Engineer in Rural Development And Panchayat Raj Department of Govt of Tamilnadu. Under a state scheme called AGAMT(Anaithu Garma Anna Marumarachi Thittam) it is…

Need options to revive the borewell 500 ft deep in Ramamurthy Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka

We had a borewell done for our plot at Ramamurthy Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka in 2005. The Drilling Report indicated that drilling was done for 500 ft. Casing used was that of Iron. We are not…

Need gauging site details on River Godavari in Maharashtra

I am a Research Officer at MERI,  Nasik. I need gauging site details on river Godavari up to Gevarai in Maharashtra. I want location, latitude, longitude, silt data availability & discharge…

Calculating HP or capacity of pump for borewell in Denkanikota, Tamilnadu

Can you guide me how to select capacity of Submersible Pump for my borewell. How does one calculate required HP of submersible pump required for a particular application, what all factors should…

Preparation of environmental building guidelines for Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh : Need help in designing a storm water runoff reduction calculator

We are doing a study for HUDA (Hyderabad Urban Development Authority) “Preparation of Environmental Building Guidelines for Hyderabad”. As a part of this project, Im trying to develop a Storm…

Nano technologies for water purification: Need information on utility, players & current status in India

The recent trend in utilization of Nano technologies for water purification seems to be a sound approach and a scientific innovation. Many Developed and Developing countries are considering the…

Solution Exchange Consolidated Reply: Resource lists and ideas for India Water Portal-Referrals; Advice

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

Compiled by Nitya Jacob…

Need economical solutions for iron removal directly from borewell water in Bhubaneshwar, Orissa

The water we are getting from our borewell is yellow in colour. It stains all types of containers. Analysis revealed that it is contaminated with iron & sulphur. Presently we are using a RO…

Need cases of flood induced water conflicts and successful resolution

From K. J. Joy, Suhas Paranjape and Shruti Vispute, Forum for Policy Dialogue on Water Conflicts in India, Pune
Posted 16 September 2008

Lining a 40 ft diameter well in Krishnagiri, Tamilnadu - Need advice on the feasibility conditions

I want to implement a lining for my existing well (about 40 feet diameter) which is at Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. The lining material can be bricks or any suitable alternative. Does the…

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