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December 2, 2019 Water stewardship is an approach predicated on the concept that water is a shared resource and so water risks are also shared risks that everyone in a catchment will face
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November 21, 2019 A report by NIUA brings to light the chinks in Jaipur's sewage system and suggests some solutions.
Routine check done by the sewage treatment plant staff in Delawas, Jaipur. The plant is part of the ADB best practices projects list. (Image: Asian Development Bank, Flickr Commons)
November 18, 2019 Bangalore's water utility is understaffed, under financed and unable to service the city's water needs.
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November 13, 2019 Policy matters this week
A domestic RO water purifier
Ringsend wastewater treatment plant: a case study from Dublin, Ireland
Ringsend wastewater treatment plant, Dublin, has outstanding achievements in technical design and environmental sustainability to its credit Posted on 16 May, 2009 12:28 PM

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Case studies from waste minimisation circle- an initiative by Ministry of environment and forests
Waste Minimisation Circle (WMC) is an initiative sponsored by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India under the policy framework of promoting waste minimisation in India. Posted on 16 May, 2009 12:23 PM

The initiative aims at:

A low-cost wastewater treatment system: case study from Hyderabad
Anaerobic deep pond implemented at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad, as a low-cost wastewater treatment system Posted on 16 May, 2009 11:47 AM

A low-cost wastewater treatment system consisting of an anaerobic, deep pond, which uses a digestion chamber for degrading various types of sewage sludge and the solids from the influent wastewater stream.
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Upgrading water treatment plants - by World Health Organisation
The book provides a practical guide to improve the performance of water treatment plants Posted on 12 May, 2009 05:59 PM

The principles and ideas presented have been shown to be effective in increasing the capacity of water, and are based on extensive experience in upgrading a variety of treatment plants throughout the world. The procedures proposed apply not only to the optimization of existing treatment plants but also to the design of new ones.

Deep tunnel sewarage system of Singapore
Deep Tunnel Sewerage System (DTSS) a cost-effective and sustainable solution to meet Singapore’s long-term used water needs for used water collection, treatment, reclamation and disposal Posted on 11 May, 2009 03:15 PM

This deals with the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System (DTSS) which has been developed as an efficient and cost-efficient solution to meet Singapore’s long-term needs for used water collection, treatment, reclamation and disposal. Conceptualised and managed by PUB, it was conceived as a cost-effective and sustainable solution to meet Singapore’s long-term used water needs.

Case study of rainwater harvesting of Thane city, Maharashtra- a presentation
The presentation discusses the environmental status of Thane municipal corporation, ways to recharge groundwater by rainwater harvesting and stresses on socializing and economizing technology Posted on 11 May, 2009 02:16 PM

This presentation deals with a case study of rainwater harvesting of Thane city of Maharashtra. It begins with a discussion of the Environmental Status Report of the Thane Municipal Corporation for the year 1999-2000 which states that all the groundwater is non potable. The authors identify the research and development needs as follows –

Dreaming in color: efforts of Dr. Prakasham Tata to clean up a lake in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
The persistent efforts of Dr. Tata to clean up the lake in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, finally paid off when he met an equally dynamic IAS officer interested in the welfare of the city Posted on 11 May, 2009 12:47 PM

This article by Dr. Prakasham Tata traces the author’s childhood dream of doing something to improve public health in Vizianagaram by ameliorating the conditions of Pedda Cheruvu and to provide a better environment around its historical centers, namely the fort, music college, clock tower, arts and science college, and the park housing the tombs of the maharajas. 

Contacts needed for water sanitation project in Krishnanagar, West Bengal
Contacts needed for water sanitation project in Krishnanagar, West Bengal Posted on 14 Apr, 2009 11:31 AM

My name is Deb Gangoapdhyay and I am a student at Yale University. I and a fellow student, Yuzhe Feng, have received funding to conduct a water quality and sanitation project in the Krisnanagar district of Nadia, West Bengal.

Aum Technologies launches : Neermay ultra filtration water purifier
Aum Technologies a company in the business of environment friendly home appliances has lauched its new ultra filtration water purifier under the brand name "Neermay". Posted on 02 Mar, 2009 09:13 PM

Aum Technologies a company in the business of environment friendly home appliances has lauched its new ultra filtration water purifier under the brand name "Neermay".

Press releases - Ganga river basin authority : SANDRP
A series of Press Releases from sources indicate the progress on the matter of the Ganga River Basin Authority. Posted on 26 Feb, 2009 10:47 AM


A series of Press Releases from sources indicate the progress on the matter of the Ganga River Basin Authority. It makes for an informative read with a candid discussion in the comments section!


Ganga River Basin Authority for Comprehensive Management of the Ganga Basin

PIB Friday, February 20, 2009
Ministry of Environment and Forests

 AUTHORITY ENSURES DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS IN SUSTAINABLE MANNER ENSURING ECOLOGICAL FLOWS IN GANGA

The Government today announced the setting up of a National Ganga River Basin Authority. A statement to this effect was made in Parliament by Shri Namo Narain Meena, Minister of State in the Ministry of Environment & Forests. A Notification in this regard is also being issued by the Government.

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