Category: Your Daily News on Water

Cutting-Edge Wastewater Treatment Technology provides a more sustainable water supply in Colorado, USA

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The city of Lafayette, Colorado, is addressing the critical challenge of sustainable water treatment by constructing a new high-performance wastewater treatment plant. Since 2022, this facility has been integrating state-of-the-art technologies, including the installation of 13 HYPERCLASSIC®-Mixing and Aeration Systems from INVENT, specifically designed for demanding wastewater conditions. These systems enhance sludge stabilization through efficient mixing and aeration, significantly reducing biological and chemical oxygen demand in aerated basins. The technology optimizes sludge quality and improves aeration efficiency while minimizing energy consumption and maintenance costs. Lafayette has a history of collaborating…

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Using nature-based solutions to support Water Quality Improvements in Pembrokeshire

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A Natural Resources Wales (NRW) project on the Western Cleddau river in Pembrokeshire is utilizing tree planting to combat nutrient pollution and enhance water quality. Approximately 6,500 trees have been planted along the riverbanks near its confluence with the Eastern Cleddau to absorb excess nutrients from agricultural runoff. These tree corridors, averaging 14 meters in width, serve as buffer strips between farmland and the river and have been established on non-productive land with the landowner’s support. In addition to improving the river’s health, the new trees will connect with existing…

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Siruthuli revives Mariamman Temple Check Dam in Coimbatore City

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Coimbatore City Round Table 31 and Coimbatore City Ladies Circle 16, two NGOs working towards the welfare of Coimbatore city in various sectors, on Tuesday launched the Mariamman temple check dam, Kovaipudur – the first pond restoration project that was executed by water conservation leader Siruthuli. The endeavour is backed by Stalwart Group of Companies and was inaugurated in the presence of Deputy Mayor R. Vetriselvan, managing trustee of Siruthuli Vanitha Mohan, Coimbatore City Round Table 31 chairman Tr. Lakshmiganth Krishnan, and Coimbatore City Ladies Circle 16 chairperson R.S. Vidhya.…

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Jal Shakti Ministry eyes 2025 to complete tap water connections in rural India, achieve sanitation goals

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The Jal Shakti Ministry aims to achieve the ambitious targets of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBMG) by 2025, following a shortfall in meeting the 2024 deadline for providing tap water connections to all rural households. The Ministry also seeks to ensure universal Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status for villages while advancing ecological restoration under the Namami Gange Programme. Currently, over 15.37 crore rural households have tap water connections, leaving around four crore still uncovered. Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil expressed optimism about achieving full…

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Environmental project underway to protect the North Tyne

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Work has started to install a storm water storage tank in a Northumberland sewage treatment works to help to protect and improve water quality in the River North Tyne. Northumbrian Water is investing £2.5m in the upgrades at its site in Bellingham. Work is being carried out by the water company’s partners, Esh Stantec. The tank will hold storm water and wastewater from homes at times of heavy rainfall, ready to be treated when flows reduce, protecting against the risk of spills to the environment. Work will be substantially complete…

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Barking up the right tree – Another first in Phosphorus removal for United utilities

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United Utilities has become the first water company in the UK to implement an innovative plant-based method for phosphorus removal, addressing a significant environmental challenge. Excess phosphorus is the leading cause of water quality failures in England and Wales, prompting increasing regulatory pressures and investments in wastewater management. Currently, UK water companies spend approximately £39 million annually on metal-based chemicals for phosphorus removal, with rising demand and costs. This chemical approach poses challenges for small, rural sites due to higher investment needs and logistical limitations. Last year, United Utilities led…

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Reviving the Ganga: Pivotal Sewerage Projects approved in NMCG’s 59th Executive Committee Meeting

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The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) recently approved several significant projects aimed at river conservation and sanitation management. During the 59th Executive Committee Meeting, chaired by Director-General Shri Rajeev Kumar Mittal, projects worth `272 crore were sanctioned for Chandauli and Manikpur in Uttar Pradesh, along with a 257 crore initiative for Buxar, Bihar. In Chandauli, a project costing `263 crore will establish a 45 MLD capacity Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) utilizing a hybrid annuity model. This initiative is designed to reinforce the river management system, with operation and maintenance…

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Bengaluru Water Authority plans to build 17 new Sewage Treatment Plants

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City plans new plants with a combined capacity of 583 million litres per day, costing Rs. 2,200–Rs. 2,400 crore, to address treatment capacity shortfall. To prioritise the treatment and reuse of wastewater generated in the city, the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has proposed the construction of 17 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) with a combined capacity of 583 million litres per day (MLD). Currently managing over 11,894 kilometres of underground drainage, the BWSSB supplies 2,225 MLD of water daily from the Cauvery, located 100 kilometres away. Of this,…

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J&K Set to Transform Sanitation Landscape with Used Water Management Project

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The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is launching the Used Water Management (UWM) project under Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) 2.0 to enhance its sanitation infrastructure. This initiative aims to modernize wastewater management by constructing advanced Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs). The project will establish essential infrastructure, including sewerage networks and pipelines for efficient wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, all compliant with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards. A comprehensive study will assess the current sewerage systems and treatment facilities to identify deficiencies and estimate…

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Tirunelveli Member of Parliament Robert Bruce submitted before High Court that the centre agreed to release funds for cleaning Tamirabharani and the state had to prepare a detailed project report

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Vaigai and Tamirabharani, two historically significant rivers in southern Tamil Nadu mentioned in Sangam literature, have supported civilizations for over 2,000 years. The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has been hearing multiple public interest litigation petitions regarding river rejuvenation. In March 2024, responding to writer S. Kamaraj’s petition, the court directed authorities to prevent sewage discharge into Tamirabharani and ordered the Public Works Department to inspect and address sewage entry points. In December 2024, the court initiated proceedings following reports on Vaigai river pollution, based on a Madurai…

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