Treatment and Purification
Wastewater irrigation in Hubli-Dharwad Karnataka enables farmers to diversify their cropping practices: A paper in the Environment and Urbanisation Journal
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMThis paper 'Wastewater irrigation in Hubli–Dharwad, India: I
Compendium of sewage treatment technologies by Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMThis compendium of sewage treatment technologies by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur has been prepared, based on primary and secondary data gathered from operation of sewage treatment plants (STPs) in the country over the last two decades.
Green Sanitation Foundation: an NGO in Kolkata develops biotoilets a unique toilet technology
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMBiotoilets are biological toilets, named so because they convert human waste into non toxic, non contaminating water compatible with environmental standards, through application of multi strain bacteria culture, using aerobic forms of bacteria.
Draft report on the exploratory study on wastewater irrigation in Gujarat by People in Centre Consulting edisha newsletter for January 2013 from Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination Society CDD
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMArticle and Image Courtesy: Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination Society
Process of formation of Jajmau Area Water Partnership in Kanpur Uttar Pradesh : Problems and solutions
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMIndustrial effluents and sewage water are being diverted to the river Ganga by the cities and towns through which it passes. Nestled on the banks of Ganga, Kanpur, a highly urbanized and industrial city is polluting it most. Apart from the Government of India’s recently constituted National Ganga River Basin Authority, civil societies and NGOs too are putting rigorous efforts to make Ganga pollution free. Though the city has several big and small industries, the leather industries located in Jajmau, the oldest part of the city add to the problem of pollution in the river to a large extent.
Impact of pit toilet leachate on groundwater chemistry and role of vadose zone in removal of nitrate and E coli pollutants in Kolar District Karnataka India
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMGiven the many problems associated with flush toilets and the sewerage system, pit toilets offer a viable solution in India. However, the use of soakpits raises the question of groundwater contamination. This paper assesses the impact of pit toilet leachate on groundwater quality in Mulbagal town (pop ~ 60,000) in Karnataka relies on pit toilets, and uses groundwater for drinking.
Water monitoring challenge in Yamuna basin Educating communites along the river about the importance of water testing quality
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMWater, water everywhere, not a drop to drink! How truly these lines depict the picture of present scenario. There are lots of organizations, people and experts involved in the discussions and making efforts at international level to have safe, sustainable drinking water for all. Yet the efforts are not enough…
Can storm water drains help in recharging groundwater: The case of Chennai
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMOne of the most conspicuous activities in the preparation for the monsoons in several cities today is dug up roads ! Crores and crores are spent on the construction of storm water drains alongside roads in cities and towns to prevent flooding during the rains.
