Month: April 2025

Elon Musk’s Xai Plans $80m Wastewater Treatment Plant To Service Memphis Supercomputer

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xAI is constructing what it claims will be the world’s largest ceramic membrane bioreactor in Memphis, Tennessee. This $80 million facility will process 49.2 million liters (13 million gallons) of wastewater daily, primarily to cool Elon Musk’s Colossus supercomputer. The AI startup is collaborating with Cerafiltec, a German ceramic membrane specialist, on this ambitious project. The facility will be built on a 13-acre site that xAI is purchasing from the Memphis city council for $820,000. Set to begin operations later this year, the plant will generate excess treated water beyond…

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Kazakhstan To Invest $354mn In Water Sector Modernisation With 98 Projects In 2025

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Kazakhstan

In a recent government session, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov reported strides in the modernisation of Kazakhstan’s water sector. He outlined the government’s plans to implement 98 projects in 2025, with a total investment of KZT 173.7bn ($354mn), marking a 73% increase from the previous year. The projects align with Kazakhstan’s long-term vision for the water sector, as outlined in two key documents adopted in 2024: the Concept of Water Resources Management System Development for 2024-2030 and the Comprehensive Water Sector Development Plan for 2024-2028. These documents…

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Aurea from Consulting Engineers Royal HaskoningDHV is the Overall Winner of the Aquatech Innovation Award 2025

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Aurea

A groundbreaking Dutch innovation that sustainably removes micro-pollutants during wastewater treatment has captured the Overall Winner title at the Aquatech Innovation Award 2025. Developed by consulting engineers Royal HaskoningDHV, Aurea represents a significant advancement in water treatment technology with global implications. The Aquatech Innovation Award recognizes exceptional innovations capable of disrupting the global water market, and this year’s competition featured numerous high-quality entries. Following a thorough review by an independent jury led by Professor Cees Buisman, Scientific Director of Wetsus, Aurea emerged as the standout winner. Created in partnership with…

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Meghalaya Launches Drive To Rejuvenate 741 Drying Water Sources

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The Meghalaya government has initiated efforts to rejuvenate over 741 drying water sources that are rapidly drying up due to the adverse effects of climate change. The announcement was made by Public Health Engineering (PHE) Minister Marcuise N. Marak, who stressed the urgency of the situation and the measures being taken to restore vital water sources across the state. The Meghalaya government has identified over 741 critical water sources that are at risk of depletion. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has formed a Climate Council to oversee restoration efforts. The…

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India’s Water Infrastructure Sector Has Opportunities Of Rs.1 Lakh Crore: Report

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A recent report by Share India Securities highlighted the rapid growth of India’s water and wastewater market, which is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6 percent, reaching USD 17.9 billion by FY29. It said, “Government-led initiatives such as the Jal Jeevan Mission are driving significant infrastructure investments, unlocking an annual opportunity of Rs.1,000 billion in the sector”. However, the country faces a major challenge — only 30 percent of its wastewater is treated. To address this, the union government has planned to set up…

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NMC To Recycle Treated Wastewater From New Gangapur STP For Civic Facilities

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Nashik: In a first, the civic body plans to recycle treated wastewater from its new sewage treatment plant (STP) in Gangapur on the outskirts of the city, and use this water for various municipal facilities and works. The new STP was constructed two years ago under the govt. scheme AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation). Now, treated water from the plant will be reused for city gardens, tree plantations, traffic islands, industries that need water for processing, and construction activities. The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has already received…

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India, Nepal To Sign MOU To Strengthen Cooperation In Drinking Water, Sanitation And Hygiene

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India and Nepal are set to sign a MoU aimed at strengthening cooperation in drinking water, sanitation and hygiene sectors on Monday, in Delhi. Nepal’s Minister for Water Supply, Pradeep Yadav, reached Delhi on Saturday to participate in the signing ceremony. Joint Secretary of Nepal’s Water Supply Ministry, Meena Shrestha, confirmed this development to ANI and said the aim of the agreement is to develop the water resources, access to clean water, promotion of water sanitation, waste management “The aim of the agreement is to develop the water resources, access…

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Tripura Scientists To Deploy Indigenous Water Purification Tech At BSF Outposts

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Tripura scientists are rolling out an indigenous water purification system at BSF outposts to ensure safe drinking water for troops. The initiative promises to enhance living conditions by using cost effective and eco-friendly methods. A number of Border Security Force (BSF) outposts which are located in remote areas along the India-Bangladesh border have long struggled with severe drinking water shortages due to the difficult terrain and lack of accessible water sources.The problem worsens during the monsoon season when heavy rains render the already rugged roads impassable, cutting off vital water…

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Treated Water From Apartments To Fill 30 Lakes In Bengaluru

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Buoyed by the success of filling up 14 parched lakes with tertiary treated water from its sewage treatment plants (STPs) to tide over the summer water crisis of 2024, BWSSB says it will now fill up over 30 lakes across the city by drawing treated water from nearby apartment complexes. The water authority’s plans come even as apartment complexes have been complaining that the ambitious plan announced last year to facilitate diversion of treated water to industries hasn’t made any headway. The utility, however, said it would lay dedicated pipelines…

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Maha Kumbh Solid Waste Perfectly Managed, Ganga Clean As Tap Water—2 Scientists From India, Us Find

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Maha-Kumbh

A preliminary study by Stanford University’s Richard Dasher and Institute for Competitiveness’ Amit Kapoor has found that the management of toilets, solid waste, and faecal sludge at the recently concluded Maha Kumbh was “99.9 percent perfectly managed” despite enormous challenges. The 45-day Maha Kumbh, held on the banks of the Ganga in Prayagraj, saw participation from over 65 crore people. Approximately 4,000 hectares of reclaimed land along the river was transformed into a temporary city. Kapoor, with a team of 10 researchers, assessed various aspects of water and sanitation management…

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