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FAQ on Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems
Here is an FAQ that answers most popular questions related to reverse osmosis, its mechanism and points to remember before installing the RO purifier.
Posted on 23 Aug, 2012 12:18 PM

The Reverse Osmosis FAQ, is meant to provide a section dealing with TDS in RO Systems, clear what the term means and how relevant an RO system is to the readers. 

The most popular FAQs are listed below. Please click on a topic to view more detailed information:

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Interstate water dispute and federalism - Governance of interstate river water in India - A paper published in the journal Civil and Environmental Research
This paper examines the methods and policies used before independence to tackle the problem of interstate river water disputes Posted on 23 Aug, 2012 11:25 AM

This paper published in the journal Civil and Environmental Research examines the methods and policies used before independence to tackle the problem of interstate river water dispute.

Urban India 2011: Evidence - A publication by the Indian Institute for Human Settlements
This report sheds light on the gradual urban transition that India is going to go through and presents an analysis of the transition Posted on 23 Aug, 2012 10:58 AM

This report published by the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS)  sheds light on the gradual urban transition that India is going to go through and presents an analysis of the transition by collating evidence from different sources, which can help in developing an

Sediment contamination due to toxic heavy metals in Mithi river of Mumbai - Paper published in the journal Advances in Analytical Chemistry
This paper discusses the findings of a study that looked at accumulated toxic heavy metals in the sediments of Mithi river of Mumbai and their implications for health and environment Posted on 23 Aug, 2012 10:57 AM

This paper published in the journal Advances in Analytical Chemistry discusses the findings of a study that aimed at quantification of accumulated toxic heavy metals in the sediments of Mithi river of Mumbai.The study was conducted at three different sampling loca

Goa mining policy (Major minerals) 2012 - Draft policy document by Directorate of Mines & Geology, Government of Goa
This document is a draft of Goa's mining policy for 2012 following the reckless exploitation of iron ore in the state Posted on 23 Aug, 2012 10:47 AM

This document is a draft of Goa’s mining policy for 2012 by the Directorate of Mines & Geology, Government of Goa. It begins with a preamble, which gives a brief overview of the significance of mining in the union territory.

Problems with grease traps: FOG, main cause of unhealthy work conditions giving rise to foul odour
Hiren Pancholi writes about grease trap, which is emerging as a major concern in buildings now. Posted on 22 Aug, 2012 08:00 PM
Author: Hiren Pancholi
India Water Portal invites applications for Fellows for The Great WASH Yatra
Posted on 22 Aug, 2012 03:38 PM

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India Water Portal is an open, inclusive website that shares knowledge and resources on water, sanitation, agriculture, the environment, climate change, ecology and related themes and issues in India. The Portal is managed and coordinated by Arghyam, a non profit organisation that works in water and sanitation in India.

India Water Portal is partnering with a host of other NGOs for The Great WASH Yatra, a traveling carnival with WASH (WAter, Sanitation & Hygiene) themed rides, games and performances that will travel from Bihar to Gujarat from October 2nd to November 19th 2012. Along the way the Yatra will journey to 8 locations in 5 states, culminating in a closing event in on World Toilet Day on November 19th 2012.

"Study finds Ganga-Bhagirathi delta slowly disappearing into the sea" - Roundup of the week's news (13-19 August 2012)
The roundup this week includes reports on disappearing of the Ganga Bhagirathi delta, law against overdrawing of power, closure of power plant in Odisha, shrinking of a lake in Kerala Posted on 21 Aug, 2012 05:44 PM

Study finds Ganga-Bhagirathi delta slowly disappearing into the sea

A study by noted geographer Prof Kalyan Rudra and funded jointly by the state and central governments has found that the world’s largest delta-the Ganga-Bhagirathi delta- is slowly disappearing into the sea.

5th edition of Gujarat Water Summit 2012, Confederation of Indian Industry, Ahmedabad
Posted on 21 Aug, 2012 12:46 PM

Organiser: Confederation of Indian Industry

Venue:  Gujarat University Convention Centre, Ahmedabad

 

"Assam faces worst ever floods in 10 years": A video interview with Dr. Partha J Das, Programme Head, ‘Water, Climate & Hazard (WATCH)’ Programme, Aaranyak
This article by Usha Dewani provides a brief background of the situation of floods in Assam, their impact and possible solutions, through a video interview with Dr. Partha J Das, Posted on 21 Aug, 2012 12:16 AM


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