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Tertiary Treatment Plant for sewage treatment for the city of Vishakhapatnam, India
Greater Vishakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is responsible for the supply of clean water and treatment of waste water for the city of Vishakhapatnam. Presently, the demand for water in the city of Vishakhapatnam with the population of around 21 lakhs is nearly 290 MLD. Against this demand, GVMC currently supplies nearly 151 MLD of water. Accordingly, the city of Vishakhapatnam faces an acute shortage of water. As per a study conducted by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), the water demand for the city of Vishakhapatnam is expected to reach approximately 380 MLD by 2020 with no commensurate increase in the supply of water expected. Thereby, it is apparent that the city of Vishakhapatnam has to grapple with the problem of shortage of water. Taking this situation into consideration, the city planners are looking to conserve water through recycle and reuse of the waste water generated in the city and supply such recycled water for industrial consumption thereby replacing the potable water supplied to industries. The potable water thus conserved by GVMC can be used for supply to the domestic consumers, thereby helping to bridge the demand- supply gap for water.
GVMC presently operates two Sewage Treatment Plant (STPs) in Vishakhapatnam, one at Appughar with a designed treatment capacity of 25 MLD and the other at Old Sewage Farm near Laxmi Talkies with a designed treatment capacity of 38 MLD for the treatment of sewage generated in the surrounding areas. The treated water from the Appughar STP is directly discharged into the Bay of Bengal and the treated water from the Old Sewage Farm STP is discharged into a nallah that eventually flows into the Bay of Bengal. GVMC plans to develop a Tertiary Treatment Plant (TTP) to capture this sewage, treat it to the level that it meets the Standards as desired by the industrial users of this tertiary treated water and sell this water to the industrial consumers replacing the potable water consumed by these industrial consumers for various purposes. The TTP is proposed to be set up on land provided by GVMC at the Appughar STP and Old Sewage Farm STP near Laxmi Talkies. GVMC would supply secondary treated sewage from the two STPs as raw material for treatment at the proposed TTP.
The project is proposed to be implemented on a Design –Build- Finance-Operate –Transfer (BOT) basis on PPP mode. The Concessionaire selected through a competitive bidding route will be responsible for the taking over the operations and the maintenance of the two STPs, undertaking the design, finance and construction, operations and maintenance of the TTP and supplying the tertiary treated water to the industrial users by paying Royalty to GVMC. The Concession period for the project is 26 years from the date of Appointed Date. GVMC had invited bids from private developers for the implementation of the proposed project under PPP Mode. M/s Eco Protection Engineers Pvt. Ltd and A V Rambabu Infra Pvt. Ltd. - JV has emerged as the preferred bidder for the implementing the project. 

The Ganga (Ganges) River Basin Environment Management Plan – a $100bn investment opportunity
Ganga River Basin is the largest basin in India.
• Over 40% of Indian population resides on the river bank, making it the most heavily populated basins in the world (appx. 500mn people)
• The river travels more than 2500 kms to end in Bay of Bengal - Upper Ganga ~ 294 km, Middle Ganga ~ 1071 km, Lower Ganga ~ 1145 km
• The River is most sacred as per Hindu mythology
• 2 mn people take a “holy dip” every day
• 70mn people participate in the Kumbh mela (every 12 yrs)
• The river also carries tremendous pollution - 2.5bn lts of sewage is discharged daily
• 1bn lts of industrial effluents are discharged daily
New Ganga River Basin Plan
• The Government and world environment authorities recognise the catastrophic nature of the pollution in the river and announce a bold new programme in 2010.
• Authorities estimate that nearly USD 100bn will be required over 15 yrs to bring the river within acceptable environmental standards.
• What’s different this time around?
• The Government wants private sector to play a crucial role
• It expects private sector to bring in new technologies, efficiency and capital
• At least 50% of the projects to be funded through PPP models
• The Government estimates that through such models $3-5bn can be driven through a key framework
• The World Bank commits USD 1.2bn over 7 years
• The Ministry of Environment and Forests sets up the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) as the executive agency to develop a strategic plan
• It also appoints a consortium of 7 Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) to develop a master framework
Opportunities
Sewage & Sewer Systems
Sewerage Network
Thousands of kms of sewer networks to be rehabilitated and new installations
Total project sizes circa $ 10-15bn
Also: Sewage Gas Capture, Waste water treatment and Energy Efficiency & Smart Grid
Sewage Treatment Plants
Uttarakhand 61.3 MLD, U.P 897 MLD, Bihar 407 MLD, West Bengal 1317 MLD
Total project sizes circa $ 5-7bn
Solid Waste Management
India produces 150k tonnes per day solid waste
40% of it is produced on the Gangetic belt
Opportunities in integrated waste management
Waste to energy potential: 1GW
Projects value at $2.5bn
Also: Solid waste transportation
Industrial Effluents
Uttarakhand 3.5 MLD, U.P 152 MLD, Bihar 56 MLD, West Bengal 75 MLD
Project size circa $2-3bn
Categories: Pulp & Paper, Tanneries, Distilleries and Jute
Information Technology
Energy Neutral waste treatment
Storage Systems
Monitoring Systems
River Basin GIS Mapping
River Basin Modelling Systems
Real Time process monitoring
Research & Innovation
New water innovation institute being established using a unique PPP model
Multi-location
Technology commercialisation wing (for profit model in partnership with industry)
Water Management Framework 
Source: ETI Dynamics

Every Last Drop - Why water matters
All of us, whether at home or in the work place, share a responsibility to use water efficiently and with due regard to the needs of others with whom we share this planet. The food and drink industry is particularly reliant on a supply of freshwater for both its raw material and processing needs.
Set against this challenge, this simple guide provides a series of 'golden rules' for food and drink manufacturing businesses of all sizes – tailored for those with boardroom, supply chain and operational roles – on what can be done to save water and manage its use effectively along the supply chain, including as individuals at home.
Alongside this guide we have also created a new, dedicated water page on the FDF website giving further sources of help and information along with best practice case studies.

Atkins looks abroad for solution to UK water shortages
Engineering design consultancy Atkins believes experiences elsewhere in the world can be adopted in the UK to save billions of litres of water and potentially avoid water restrictions being imposed in the future.
The company claims that changing behaviour to use water more efficiently, as well as better coordination of resources, improved storage and continued investment to maintain the infrastructure should all be included in a long-term strategy. However, significant capital investment programmes to move large volumes of water around the country are not the answer.
Atkins has drawn on an example in Sydney, Australia, where water shortages are common.
Mike Woolgar, Atkins’ director of water and environment in the UK, said:
“Building a new national network of pipes to move large quantities of water around the country would not be practical owing to the unpredictability of drought conditions and the significant cost which would need to be funded by either the taxpayer or by end users through water bills. Instead, it makes more sense to look at how water can be stored more effectively and used more efficiently, and at water companies working together more closely to coordinate resources at a regional level and continue their programmes of investment in the network.
“Water companies around the world have taken a more inclusive approach to changing behaviours by working with the end users to reduce usage rather than imposing measures. For example, Sydney Water ran a large-scale programme to fit equipment in people’s homes which helped reduce overall water usage. Hundreds of thousands of households took advantage of the voluntary scheme, each saving around 21,000 litres per year on average. With each household saving added together this is a saving of over 10bn litres a year in the Sydney catchment area – or enough to fill 4,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools. This could work in the UK, but will need a change of attitude to water usage and everyone to work together.”
With the introduction of water usage restrictions in much of the UK from 5 April 2012, looking abroad to water-saving measures taken in countries which are frequently faced with drought could be very profitable.
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PUBLICATIONS

Mexico Water Report issue 6 Winter 2011
This edition of the Mexico Water Report continues our series of articles on water issues in other Latin American markets as well as covering Mexico's water segments. In light of its highly developed market, Chile is profiled in this edition, following the review of Brazil's market in the last issue. The Chile article is a collaborative effort with our Chilean colleagues at Trade Chile, a consulting firm with a growing water segment focus that has helped foreign companies enter Chile and other Spanish-speaking South American markets since 1995. The LGA/Trade Chile alliance together with the Brazilian TVZ/LGA alliance allows us to offer comprehensive Latin America-wide market entry and market expansion services for companies with water-related products, as well as other industrial/B2B and retail products.
Chilean Water Segment Overview
Water supply and sanitation in Chile is characterized by high levels of access and good service quality. Compared to most other countries, Chile's water and sanitation sector distinguishes itself by the fact that all urban water companies are privately owned or operated. The sector also prides itself on having a modern and effective regulatory framework.
Analysis of the Municipal Wastewater Projects for 2011
According to a list provided by the Mexican National Water Commission (Conagua), in 2011 there were 204 proposed projects with at least 65% federal funding from one of three principal funding sources (APAZU, PROTAR, FONADIN) for the construction or rehabilitation of municipal wastewater treatment plants. To find out how many of these projects were really bid and/or carried out in 2011, LGA Consulting reviewed and analyzed the information on each in two different ways.
Mexico Market Size Estimate Explanation for the 4 Major Water Sub Segments
In past presentations at WWEMA and WEFTEC events, the LGA Consulting General Manager provided extensive water sub segment market size estimates for municipal and industrial wastewater and municipal and industrial potable/clean water markets. In this article we explain the methodology behind the different sub sector scenarios and the data that applies to these areas.
2030 Mexico Water Agenda and 2011 Modifications
The water sector in Mexico has gone through positive and negative changes in the last few years. Despite the efforts made so far, the water sector faces various challenges that require strong measures. The 2030 Water Agenda was proposed to achieve water sustainability in Mexico during the next 20 years. The four main objectives are: clean rivers, universal coverage (potable and sewerage services), all waters treated, and habitable areas protected from catastrophic floods. The program has 14 actions directly related to these main objectives.
Water Reuse in Mexico
In terms of wastewater reuse in agriculture, Mexico ranks second in the world – but this is hardly an accolade since much of that wastewater is untreated. Of the wastewater that is reused in Mexican agriculture, 80% is not treated and its use is highly unregulated. While rain water reclamation projects at government levels are at infant stages here, Mexico is making some strides with strategies and efforts to reuse treated water. Two reasons for this change are related first and foremost to the scarcity and the cost of potable water. While residential potable water prices remain extremely low in Mexico, the prices that businesses have to pay is increasing significantly, supposedly increasing faster than general inflation for the first time in Mexico's history. Also, while the southern states in Mexico have over 15,000 m3 of water per capita, the northern and central states per capita water is only 500 and 1700 m3 respectively. Water stress severity is greatest where 75% of the population lives and where 87% of the Mexican economy is located.
Water Quality Problems and Challenges in Mexico
The lack of confidence in Mexican potable water supply and in general superficial water sources has caused the country to position itself as one of the major consumers of bottled water in the world utilizing 234 liters per capita, one of the highest consumption rates in the world. Over 80% of Mexicans are not satisfied with the water quality coming into their homes and do not drink it, fearful of contracting diseases because of the lack of treatment and aquifer pollution. Water quality is also affected by water pollution problems from somewhat uncontrolled municipal and industrial discharges and the insufficient monitoring and low compliance with related regulations. Furthermore, it is important to mention that in 2010, according to the United Nations Development Program, Mexico was 106 out of 122 countries in water quality.

BIS

Trade and Investment for Growth, BIS report Feb 2011
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Science & Innovation Network Annual Report
Please note the recent publication on-line of the Science & Innovation Network Report. The report is published in two parts. Part I gives an overview of the network, with some examples of outcomes from key overseas Posts. Part II gives country and regional profiles, with further outcomes from around the network. The report can be downloaded from both BIS and FCO websites.

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Future of the UK’s Energy and Water Industries

The Future of the UK’s Energy and Water Industries Marketforce and KPMG report into the views of 320 senior executives in UK utilities companies, 190 from energy and 130 from water. Click here to download the full report.

Global – the international briefing Global magazine is committed to giving a fresh perspective on global issues with a close focus on the countries of the Commonwealth as they try to manage the stresses and strains of rapid globalisation. Global is sent directly to the highest levels of readership within governments, international organisations, major corporations and civil society groups. The editorial policy is however independent and is not dictated by the Commonwealth. The 5th edition (Q1 2011) of Global will contain a major focus on Water . Millennium Development Goal 7.C commits global governments to double the proportion of their citizens that can sustainably access safe drinking water and basic sanitation. Water security is not just a problem at the individual level, of course: whether harnessed for agriculture, industry or hydroelectric power, or to meet the needs of a rapidly urbanising world, water management has major municipal, economic, political and geostrategic implications. The water focus will look at the looming water crisis, politics of water, water financing and water security. Global will also be highlighting World Water Day 2011.
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China Water Purifier Market Forecast and Opportunities 2017
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Top 450 Water Treatment - (European)
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