India, facing a growing challenge of urban water management, is increasingly
\nturning to the sustainable practice of wastewater reuse to tackle its water woes.
\nWith water resources stretched thin and the demand for clean water escalating,
\nreusing treated wastewater has become a viable solution for both cities and water-
\nintensive industries.<\/p>\n
Out of the total urban sewage generated in India, only 28 percent, or 20,236
\nmillion liters per day (mld), is treated. An alarming 72 percent of sewage remains
\nuntreated and is discharged into rivers, lakes and aquifers, leading to widespread
\ncontamination of overall water quality.<\/p>\n
In the fiscal year 2020-21, urban areas generated a staggering 72,368 mld of
\nsewage, while the installed sewage treatment capacity stood at 31,841 mld, with an
\noperational capacity of just 26,869 mld.<\/p>\n
This disparity between sewage generation and treatment capacity necessitates a
\nshift towards the reuse of treated wastewater, particularly for industries with high
\nwater requirements, such as food and beverage units, refineries, and thermal power
\nplants.<\/p>\n
India’s National Water Policy-2012 places a strong emphasis on recycling and
\nreusing water, recommending treatment to specified standards before reusing
\nwastewater. It also advocates the establishment of a well-planned tariff system to
\nincentivise the reuse of treated water across various sectors.<\/p>\n
As India grapples with mounting water scarcity and pollution challenges, the
\nadoption of wastewater reuse projects promise not only environmental benefits, but
\nalso a sustainable solution to the country’s pressing water needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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