Sandy layer at 250 ft depth in a borewell in Bangalore, Karnataka - Implications and preventive measures for borewell collapse

Recently a borewell was drilled at my site in Bangalore, depth 252 feet. It was dug by

900ft deep borewell within 1 feet of septic tank : Need advice regarding feasibility and solutions

I am planning to dig a borewell, depth approximately 900 ft.  Geologist has suggested the selected spot for water availability. But we have a septic  water collection tank with cement rings…

Dissolved salts level maintenance by flow control in ion-exchange water softener

While going through the questions and answers on various water quality issues especially on reducing water hardness I came across an interesting fact that safe water for drinking purpose must have…

Need causes for the bad odour from STP in an apartment complex in Madavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Iam a resident of Madavaram(Chennai) in one of the flats, total 150 residents. Problem: My house is the closest to the STP and it stinks very badly most of the times to the extent…

Need contact details of local borewell prospecting agencies in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

I am staying in Nimgaon Jali, Tal.Sangamner, Dist - Ahmednagar in Maharashtra state. I have 10 acres of land. Traditionally this town has scarcity of underground water. I had one borewell drilled…

Need advice regarding silica content reduction in softening plant :Test report attached

How can I reduce the silica contained from 6PPm to 2PPM by PSF,ACF & SF(Softening plant). The following parameters are of untreated, treated water at our site. The amount of silica present…

Questions on SBR for effluent treatment in Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Need advice on costs, implementation, maintenance

Now-a days most of the municipalities in Tamilnadu have chosen SBR technology as effluent treatment option. In this regard,I would like to  know the following details:

a) What is the…

Need advice on pit latrine construction and well placement at 21m above from the well in Kerala

I am writing from Kerala. Regarding the facts for constructing a pit toilet ( those found in rural areas).  The question is, is it good to dig a 20feet well in a sloppy area of 30 degree slanting…

RO wastewater for gardening: Suggestions for suitable plant varieities

In my home, 4L & 5L R.O. systems are used, and 80% waste water produce by System.  I checked T.D.S. of waste water, 1790 ppm. Now I would like to use this waste water for growing plants at…

Need suppliers of ferrous sulphate ETP grade in Bangalore, Karnataka

Could you please guide me as to where ferrous sulphate ETP grade is available in Bangalore. If so please provide me with the contact details.

Sudhir K M

Effects of flooding on groundwater levels in coastal districts of Orissa

I want to know about the changes in the ground water level of a flood affected area.  The area is flooded for a period of three to four months in a year (June - October). Is there increase or…

Need best practices, advice and contact details of local borewell prospectors/agencies in Chittoor, AP

I am from Chittoor district, in Andhra  Pradesh. I would like to drill bore well in my region.  Geographically no water has been obtained below 300 feet . The bore points referred to were made by…

Need advice on cost-effective treatment & reuse of rainwater, grey water in Howrah, West Bengal

I am a resident of Shibpur, Howrah in West bengal. We stay in a multi-storied flat building having 7 flats. Apart from rain water from the roof outlets, effluent may be collected from kitchen/…

Need BIS or IS specification for sampling for water treatment and quality control.

I am working in a laboratory whose main focus is in water treatment and supply of potable water to a township. We are following BIS norms for maintaining the water quality as per IS 10500 and also…

Pump stuck in a borewell at 198 ft depth in Koramangala, Bangalore, Karnataka : Need advice on pump retrieval

Couple of months back I got a Bore well drilled at Koramangala Bangalore on a fairly elevated site compared to the surroundings. Drilling details as given by the driller are as follows.

Need contacts of companies under taking river restoration/cleaning

I want to know about companies which are working in India in the field of cleaning rivers.  Kindly provide information about such companies and their contact details.

Paramjeet

Need cost effective solution for iron removal and RO treatment in Kolkata, West Bengal

I am living in Kolkata near EM Byepass , TDS on checking is 1740.

Consulted with an expert who suggested following:

1. Setup/install HDPA Iron Removal unit on rooftop…

Repeated silting of borewell in Kengeri, Bangalore, Karnataka: Need permanent solution

I got a bore well drilled 2 months back at Kengeri in Bangalore, the depth of the bore well is 320 Feet. I also got a submersible pump of  1.5 HP installed at the depth of 270 Feet. Pipe diameter…

Need estimates and details for implanting municipal effluent treatment plant in Dharavi, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Kindly let me know the details of Area required & Cost to implement municipal sewerage treatment plant at Dharavi,Mumbai.

Capacity required=100 MLD

Technology:-SBR/MBBR…

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