Amagua C.E.M. designs Solar-Powered Water Treatment and Distribution Network for Ecuador’s Samborondón District

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ADOPTING SOLAR ENERGY FOR A NEW INTEGRATED WATER SYSTEM Amagua C.E.M. provides drinking water and wastewater management for the La Puntilla Parish in the Samborondón district of Ecuador. Committed to offering a quality, efficient water supply and sewerage service, they also provide complementary preventive system management, as well as consulting for network design, construction, and maintenance of residential facilities. To streamline operations and ensure a reliable water supply, Amagua decided to build an integrated water capture, transportation, and treatment system. “To have operational autonomy, we determined the need for an…

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Ultrasound based Silent Sound Therapy for Algae Bloom Prevention and Water Quality Management

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INTRODUCTION Water, which was perceived as a plentiful resource until the last century and the notion of conserving or reusing water was not given much serious consideration, moving towards the latter part of the preceding century, this perspective began to shift. Presently, water is recognized as one of the most crucial resources in both industrial and domestic sectors. While there is significant emphasis on purification and treatment for recycling or reuse, insufficient attention is often paid to maintaining water quality parameters, particularly concerning bacterial and biomass/algae growth during storage. Controlling…

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Grundfos expands its cooling portfolio by launching cutting-edge solutions

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Bengaluru, India, 20th Feb 2025 – Grundfos, a global leader in intelligent and energy-efficient pumping solutions, launched MIXIT, a groundbreaking HVAC solution at ACREX India 2025. This next-generation technology is set to transform energy efficiency in heating and cooling systems. According to JLL, India, the world’s fastest-growing economy, is projected to see growth in its commercial space market across the top seven cities by 1 billion sq. ft by 2026 and touch 1.2 billion sq. ft by 2030. District cooling in India is critical to addressing the rapidly growing demand…

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Greater Noida Authority to build 5 Sewage Treatment Plants

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The Greater Noida Authority has approved the construction of five sewage treatment plants (STPs) to enhance wastewater management and recycling for irrigation purposes. Among these, a `40 crore estimate for a 12 MLD STP in Sector IT City received in-principle approval from CEO Ravi Kumar NG after IIT Delhi endorsed the detailed project report. The planned STPs include a 45 MLD plant in Sector 45, a 50 MLD plant in Knowledge Park V, a 42 MLD plant in Ecotech VI, and a 72 MLD plant in Sector MU. The CEO…

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WABAG ranked 3rd among “World’s Top 50 Private Water Operators”

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VA TECH WABAG LIMITED has achieved a significant milestone by being ranked 3rd globally in the “World’s Top 50 Private Water Operators” by Global Water Intelligence (GWI) for the second consecutive term. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to providing safe and clean drinking water and sanitation to over 95.93 million people worldwide. The biennial list published by GWI serves as a benchmark for excellence in the water sector, and WABAG’s ranking reflects its dedication to sustainable water management practices. Chairman and Managing Director Mr. Rajiv Mittal expressed pride in…

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MCC proposes to rejuvenate four more water bodies amid concerns over flow of sewage to already dredged bodies

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The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has proposed to spend 26.95 crore for the rejuvenation of four additional waterbodies and the development of three parks under the second phase of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. This proposal was approved during a council meeting on November 28. The allocated funds include 1.95 crore for operation and maintenance. The waterbodies targeted for rejuvenation are Jogimatta and adjacent lakes (2.4 crore), Byradi lake (1.35 crore), Baggundi lake (14 crore), and Kadekar Mallikarjuna lake (3.7 crore). The parks include Souharda…

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Reduction Of Domestic Carbon Footprint: A Case Study on Human interest story

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In a densely populated village nestled amidst lush green fields, stands tall the two storied house of Elias Ali. It is situated in the 16 Miles village of the Beernagar-II Gram Panchayat under Kaliachak-III Block of Malda district of West Bengal. Elias Ali is 72 years old who lives with his wife and two sons and grandchildren. He is a road construction contractor by profession. His native settlement, Porandarpur Village was washed out in the erosion of river Ganges, hence he migrated to the 16 Miles village in Birnagar-II, Gram…

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E-Waste : Trash Or Treasure?

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E-Waste, as a generic term, describes all types of old, end-of-life or discarded electrical and electronic equipments including all components, sub-assemblies and consumables, which are part of the product at the time of discarding. This form of waste encompasses All the listed items and many others add ease, comfort, and luxury to the modern life and have therefore become an indispensable part of modern societies. However, short lifespan, limited repair options and fast-changing technology is turning a high proportion of electronic gadgets into waste upon the end of its usable…

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AqueoUS Vets® Awarded Contract For Woodbury, Minnesota’s Permanent Water Treatment Plant Project

AqueoUS Vets, a leading provider of innovative PFAS treatment solutions, has been awarded the contract for the City of Woodbury, Minnesota’s new water treatment plant project. Once complete, this cutting-edge facility will remove PFAS from groundwater wells used to supply drinking water to the city. The project includes the installation of 17 miles of underground pipeline, connecting Woodbury’s 20 wells to a centralized treatment plant. The plant is expected to be fully operational by 2028, providing the community with a reliable, indefinite solution for PFAS removal. Currently, nine of the…

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Solidaridad Leading the Way in Agricultural Transformation through Technology in Malawi

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[19 February 2024 | Lilongwe, Malawi] – Solidaridad is revolutionizing Malawi’s agricultural sector by integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance productivity, improve farmer incomes, and ensure sustainable farming practices. Through its innovative approach, Solidaridad is transforming the cotton, tea, and broader agricultural landscape by leveraging digital tools, e-payment solutions, and precision agriculture techniques to support Malawian farmers at scale. Empowering Cotton Farmers with E-Payments In partnership with the Malawi Cotton Council and implemented by Kvuno, Solidaridad has introduced an innovative e-payment system that is registering and aims to empower over 100,000 cotton…

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