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Using moringa (drumstick) seeds for household water purification
The purpose of this document is to provide information on household water treatment using seeds of the Moringa oleifera tree Posted on 22 May, 2009 12:07 PM

The purpose of this document is to provide information on household water treatment using seeds of the Moringa oleifera tree. Solutions of Moringa seeds for water treatment may be prepared from seed kernels or from the solid residue left over after oil extraction (presscake).

Singapore International Water Week 2009
Singapore International Water Week 2009, themed Sustainable Cities , Infrastructure and Technologies for Water, aims to help achieve long-term benefits. You will find sound professional advice and clear business direction from various market segments to help you overcome tough challenges in uncertain times at SIWW 2009! Posted on 22 May, 2009 01:50 AM

Image and Content Courtesy: SIWW 2009

 

Singapore International Water Week 2009, themed Sustainable Cities , Infrastructure and Technologies for Water, aims to help achieve long-term benefits. You will find sound professional advice and clear business direction from various market segments to help you overcome tough challenges in uncertain times at SIWW 2009!

The event's flagship programmes comprise: • Water Leaders Summit • Water Convention • Water Expo • Business Forums • Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Access the Event Schedule online here: Singapore International Water Week 2009 - Schedule Access Advance Event Programme here: Singapore International Water Week 2009 - Advance Programme

Call for articles from UNESCO
Posted on 22 May, 2009 01:31 AM

Forwarded to the Portal by: B. R. Neupane, UNESCO The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) invites you to send in articles of up to three pages (about 1200 words) on traditional water harvesting structures, that link water resources management with local culture. It will select a maximum of 6 of these articles for publication in the magazine Power of Creativity, a high-quality photo-based magazine. The magazine was launched in November 2007 to promote Indian culture, creativity, and innovation in the context of sustainable development. It is a joint publication of UNESCO and the Archeological Society of India. The target audience is urban middle class Indians and the objective to make them aware of the fact that their traditions are compatible with modern, style conscious lifestyles. Power of Creativity has a print run of 5,000 copies that are circulated to the government, embassies, consulates, the tourism sector, and the corporate sector. UNESCO will acknowledge and credit the author(s). Each article must be accompanied by photographs, preferably digital, high-resolution photos and can be sent by email to b.neupane@unesco.org or nitya.jacob@un.org.in by 31 May 2009.

Invitation from ATREE: Vembanad fish count 2009, Muhamma boat jetty, Vembanad lake
Posted on 22 May, 2009 12:00 AM

Forwarded to the Portal by: Dr.Latha Bhaskar, ATREE Image and Content Courtesy: ATREE

Phytoremediation - using plants to degrade pollutants (heavy metals) from soil and water - Journal of Ecobiology
This article describes the technique of phytoremediation, which is increasingly being adopted wherein certain plants are used to adsorb or degrade the pollutants from soil and water Posted on 21 May, 2009 05:37 PM

This article published in the Journal of Ecobiology describes the technique of phytoremediation, which is increasingly being adopted wherein certain plants are used to adsorb or degrade the pollutants from soil and water.

Biosorption for heavy metals - research journal of chemistry and environment
This article discusses the several methods that have been devised for the treatment and removal of heavy metals from water over the last few years in India Posted on 21 May, 2009 05:22 PM

This article from the Research Journal Of Chemistry And Environment discusses the several

Fluoride contamination status of groundwater in Karnataka
This article published in Current Science presents information on the state of flouride contamination of water in Karnataka Posted on 21 May, 2009 05:07 PM

This article published in Current Science presents information on the state of flouride contamination of water in Karnataka. Fluoride is known to contaminate groundwater reserves globally.

Fluoride action network - broadening public awareness about fluoride: A resource
A resource to know all about fluoride, a major industrial pollutant, which has caused widespread damage to fluoride-exposed workers and downwind communities Posted on 21 May, 2009 05:04 PM

Fluoride is a major industrial pollutant, one which has caused widespread damage to fluoride-exposed workers and downwind communities. During the Cold War, fluoride was responsible for more litigation against U.S. industry than all other air pollutants combined.

Groundwater quality scenario in India by ministry of water resources
The site provides information on groundwater quality monitoring and scenario in India and also the problems of groundwater quality faced in the country Posted on 21 May, 2009 04:52 PM

This site by the Ministry of Water Resources provides details of the groundwater quality scenario and the efforts undertaken to monitor groundwater quality in India.

World's poorest population, Bangladesh, suffers from arsenic poisoning
Arsenic contaminated underground water is one such severe problem which the Bangladesh government has failed to manage properly Posted on 21 May, 2009 04:40 PM
Arsenic hazard in Bangladesh villagers now appeared as a ‘real disaster', affecting thousands physically, physiologically, mentally and economically; it is intensifying malnutrition, poverty and destitution among the already poor villagers.
 

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