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Work on £1.9m upgrades at East Sussex wastewater treatment works set to start

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East Sussex

Construction is almost underway on improving Halland Wastewater Treatment Works in East Sussex – as part of ongoing efforts to drive down storm overflow activity across the region. The works at the site – located near East Hoathly – will increase its capacity and mean the site can treat more flows, especially during and after stormy weather, enabling greater volumes to be treated. Overall the project will mean the site can increase the amount of flows it treats by more than 100%. This in turn will reduce the need to…

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Spain Intends to Replicate Morocco’s Successful Drought- Fighting Strategies

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Fighting Strategies

Morocco’s innovative approach to combating water scarcity is gaining global recognition, with plans underway to build Africa’s largest desalination plant in El Jadida province. Doha – Spain is looking to its southern neighbor, Morocco, for inspiration in combating the severe water scarcity that has plagued parts of the country, particularly Catalonia and Andalusia. According to the Spanish newspaper El Periódico de Catalunya, the Catalan government plans to implement a desalination plant strategy similar to Morocco’s in an effort to alleviate the drought crisis. Morocco has been grappling with water shortages…

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Smart metering: transforming water management

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Smart metering

Smart metering has revolutionized the water sector, providing advanced tools for efficient, sustainable water resource management. Smart metering has been a mainstay in digitally transforming the entire water cycle since it was introduced and continues to be a fundamental tool. Smart metering technology was created in response to the need to manage water resources more efficiently and sustainably, driven by advances in digital communication and the development of digital sensors. It is a technology that uses smart meters to collect detailed data on water consumption. However, these advanced devices go…

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How Thirukazhukundram is Setting an Example in Reviving Waterbodies

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Thirukazhukundram

Chennai: Once a parched town relying on tractors to fetch water, Thirukazhukundram is now in revival mode. The panchayat leveraged multiple govt. schemes to restore 16 longneglected ponds and boost groundwater levels in nearby villages, investing 4.17 crore. Loca ted in Chengalpet district, Thirukazhukundram Special Grade Municipality spans 11.20 sq. km. and encompasses 18 wards with 8,300 households spread across Mangalam, Rudrankoil, M. N.Kuppam and Thirukazhukundram panchayats. Daily water consumption is 24 lakh litres, mainly sourced from Palar River and Keerapakkam Lake. The 16 ponds in the area were essential…

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Chennai Metrowater Initiates Steps to Improve Production Capacity in Minjur Desalination Plant

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Minjur Desalination Plant

Production in the facility had declined steadily over the past one year owing to internal issues of the company operating it. Options, including serving notice to the company on the drop in water supply and initiating a study to assess factors affecting the operation of the plant, are under scrutiny to rectify the flaws and augment daily water distribution, say officials. In a bid to address the dwindling water supply from Minjur desalination plant, Chennai Metrowater has initiated measures to improve production capacity in the facility and boost supply to…

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Citizens Can Track Water Contamination, Sewer Overflow Complaints: HMWSSB

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Sewer Overflow Complaints HMWSSB

Complaints to HMWSSB will be mapped using Google Maps and GPS coordinates. Hyderabad: A dashboard has been established at the main office of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) for the general public to track complaints regarding sewer overflow, contaminated water and silt on roads. Complaints will be mapped using Google Maps and GPS coordinates. HMWSSB Managing Director Ashok Reddy directed officials to update information on manholes and desilting activities online daily and to ensure that waste is transported to dumping yards. During a review of the…

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Singapore International Water Week 2024 Sets the Stage for Global Water Industry Collaboration

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SIWW2024 to gather over 2,000 water leaders and experts, and 500 global exhibitors to showcase innovation and foster partnerships to tackle urban water and associated climate challenges. As one of the leading global water events focused on innovation and solutions, the 10th Singapore International Water Week (SIWW), to be held from 18 to 22 June 2024 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, will once again play host to global leaders, experts and practitioners from governments, cities, water utilities, agencies, industry and academia to share and co-create innovative…

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QUA INAUGURATES NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART MEMBRANE MANUFACTURING FACILITY

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CANONSBURG, Pa., USA, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — QUA, a leading innovator in advanced membrane technologies for water and wastewater treatment, is proud to announce the commencement of production at its new state-of-the-art membrane manufacturing center in Pune, India. The new facility marks a significant milestone in QUA’s ongoing expansion and reinforces its commitment to solving water scarcity and complexity. The expansion increases production capacity by four times (4X), furthering QUA’s strategic goals to deliver a broad portfolio of advanced technologies and exceptional customer service. This new facility is a…

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BMC Plans ₹2,000 Crore State-Of-The-Art Water Treatment Plant In Bhandup By 2024

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If all goes according to the plan, the BMC will start constructing a new water treatment plant at the Bhandup complex in 2024. With an estimated cost of Rs 2,000 crore, the project has been undertaken to replace the existing facility, said to be Asia’s largest and built-in 1979, given its dilapidated condition. While this plant has a filtration capacity of 1,910 million litres per day (MLD), the new one will be able to treat 2,000 MLD water on a daily basis. A filtration plant purifies the quality of water…

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Rural Water Management Training Launched in Ladakh

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In Ladakh, in an endeavour to fortify rural water resource management strategies, a pivotal two-day residential training programme was inaugurated in the Union Territory under the aegis of the National Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) on Best Practices for Rural Water Resource Management. The inauguration of this residential training programme reflects a collective commitment to fostering expertise and sharing experiences in rural water resource management, promising a brighter and more sustainable future for water access and conservation in Ladakh under JJM. Addressing the media, Executive Councillor Er Kacho Feroz Khan stressed…

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