Chennai's Metrowater will integrate the 500 mcft Kannankottai Thervai Kandigai reservoir into the city's drinking supply by March, adding 15 MLD. The ₹16.73 crore pipeline project will benefit 1 lakh residents.
A novel gravity-based sewage treatment plant (STP) capable of treating 10,000 litres per day was launched in Bengaluru. This four-stage system offers a sustainable solution but requires significant space. Read more about this innovation.
Residents of Kodialbail ward report sewage contaminating drinking water wells. MLC Ivan D'Souza intervenes, instructs officials for immediate resolution. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh deploys LiDAR & drone tech for Ganga rejuvenation, creating a live GIS dashboard for 24/7 pollution monitoring. A step towards cleaner rivers. #CleanGanga
Advanced robotic tech helped BWSSB pinpoint a 40-year-old corroded sewage pipe contaminating water in Lingarajapuram, sickening dozens. Supply halted, new pipes being laid. #Bengaluru #WaterCrisis
Kerala Water Authority's plan for a 55 MLD sewage treatment plant in Elamkulam hits a roadblock as the Pollution Control Board denies permission citing proximity to residential areas. The city's wastewater crisis deepens.
Noida Authority greenlights a multi-phase project to intercept and treat sewage from city drains flowing into the Yamuna. The plan, mandated by NGT, includes new STPs and bioremediation, with completion targeted for 2028. Read the full story.
Delayed replacement of ageing Narmada pipelines over 5 municipal tenures led to sewage-mixed water in Bhagirathpura, Indore. Officials promise action under AMRUT 2.0. Read details.
Residents of Kausalya Vihar in Jaipur fear being cut off as JDA plans a boundary wall for an STP and commercial projects, blocking their only access road. Read about their health and access concerns.
A robotic inspection in Bengaluru's Lingarajapuram traced water contamination to a 40-year-old rusted pipeline and a sewage leak. BWSSB is replacing pipes and advises residents to upgrade connections. Read more.
Gujarat govt finalises Water Reuse Policy 2.0, mandating industries, civic bodies & real estate to use treated water. UDD to monitor, aiming to boost reuse from current 1000 MLD.
In Bhopal's Gond Basti, drinking water pipes run under sewage lanes. While one lab report found dangerous contamination, BMC later declared water safe. Residents face health risks daily. Read the full investigation.
Haryana police will file FIRs and issue challans against tankers dumping sewage in open areas and drains in Gurgaon and Jhajjar, threatening the Yamuna. Key agencies ordered strict compliance.
Residents of Shantinagar Colony in Hyderabad face a health crisis as a 25-year-old sewage pipeline leak floods the area. The stench and mosquito infestation raise fears of dengue and malaria. Authorities promise a new pipeline, but locals demand immediate
A Bengaluru family's ordeal with suspected sewage-contaminated water leads to illness and exposes gaps in BWSSB's monitoring system. Residents demand proactive safety checks.
PAC exposes gross failure of sewage plants in Ludhiana, discharging toxic waste into Satluj River. An environmental emergency threatens public health and biodiversity. Urgent action needed.
A viral video shows untreated water entering Uttarakhand's Khoh river, raising contamination fears. Officials promise action as SPECS data reveals a decades-old sewage crisis in Doon valley.
Following the deadly water contamination in Indore, Raipur Mayor Meenal Choubey launches emergency inspections of water and sewage systems to prevent a similar crisis. Details inside.
Residents of KSFC Layout in Bengaluru's Lingarajapuram discover sewage sludge in their water supply, leading to multiple illnesses and hospitalisations. BWSSB confirms pipeline breach. Read more.
Bhagirathpura deaths expose years of ignored warnings on Indore's contaminated groundwater. A 2016 PCB report found faecal pollution in 59 locations. Read why action failed.
Residents of Lingarajapuram's KSFC Layout battle sewage-contaminated drinking water, causing illnesses and forcing reliance on costly private tankers. BWSSB struggles to locate the leak.
NGT forms a joint committee to halt open sewage flow in Greater Noida villages. Committee given 10 weeks to act, ensure 100% sewer connections. Read the full story.
The Indore sewage tragedy highlights Ahmedabad's persistent water contamination crisis. AMC data reveals thousands of illness cases, with infrastructure leaks to blame. Read more.
Gandhinagar reports 70 typhoid cases, Bengaluru residents fall ill as sewage leaks into drinking water pipelines. Officials scramble to contain the public health crisis. Read for details.
Shocking TGPCB report reveals none of Hyderabad's 185 designated lakes meet water quality norms. Low oxygen, high pollution, and heavy metals threaten ecology and public health. Read the full investigation.
BWSSB launches Rs 20 crore project to supply 4 million litres of treated water daily to Peenya industries, conserving Cauvery water for drinking. Read about the mixed reactions and project details.
Bengaluru's Peenya industrial hub will soon receive 20 million liters per day of high-quality treated water from the BWSSB, reducing reliance on groundwater and Cauvery water. Learn about this major sustainability initiative.
Another major road cave-in on Chennai's R K Mutt Road in Mylapore raises alarm over aging infrastructure. Metrowater blames a 25-year-old corroded sewer line. Residents demand permanent solutions. Read more.
A tragic mix-up of sewage and drinking water pipelines in Indore's Vijay Nagar area has claimed 10 lives. Authorities investigate the infrastructure failure and health crisis. Read the full report.
Rahul Gandhi blasts BJP over the Indore water contamination tragedy, questioning PM Modi's silence and demanding action against responsible officials. Read the full story.