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AQUA PULSE Urgent Call to Action: heavy Metal Pollution
Endangers the Satluj River Ecosystem
Punjab scientists reported severe pollution in the Satluj
Water Purification Systems Market Set for Rapid River, with heavy metal levels exceeding safe limits,
Growth, Projected to Reach $95 Billion by 2032 especially downstream. Seasonal samples revealed
high concentrations of arsenic, chromium, and lead,
The global water purification systems market, valued particularly near industrial areas. The pollution index
at USD 53.8 billion in 2023, is expected to reach USD varied widely, indicating a need for urgent action to
95.2 billion by 2032, growing at 6.5% annually. Filters, a combat pollution from various sources. Source/Photo
key segment, are projected to increase from USD 22.1 Credit: Times of India
billion to USD 40.9 billion. Activated carbon technology
leads the market with a 36% share in 2023, driven by the Asian Development Bank Commits $50 Million to
demand for clean water. Source/Photo Credit: Global Enhance Water Security in meghalaya
Market Insights Inc.
The Asian Development bank approved a $50
Revealing the hidden Danger: 'Forever Chemicals' million loan for Meghalaya, India, to improve water
Found in Bottled and Tap Water Worldwide management and climate resilience. The project will
create water-harvesting plans and climate-resilient
A study found ten types of PFAS, or "forever facilities across 12 districts, benefiting agricultural
chemicals," in bottled and tap water in major cities in productivity and livelihoods, particularly for women
the UK and China, with 99% of bottled water samples farmers. Source: ADb
contaminated. In China, PFAS levels in tap water were
higher. Simple treatments like boiling can reduce Bengaluru to Launch Asia’s Largest Water
PFAS by 50-90%, highlighting the need for consumer Treatment Plant: A Game Changer for Clean
awareness and regulation. Source: ACS ES&T Water Water Supply

Global Experts Unite at KIIT-DU to Tackle Arsenic bengaluru is set to launch Asia’s largest water treatment
Contamination in Groundwater plant at TK Halli, aimed at supplying 775 million liters
of potable water daily. The facility, part of the Cauvery
V Stage project, will use advanced technology and is
expected to be completed by August 2024 after some
delays. Source: bWSSb

Karnataka's Ambitious Plan: Establishing a Centre
of Excellence for Water Management

Karnataka plans to establish a centre for water
management excellence, focusing on conservation and
advanced technology. Officials highlighted the need for
coordinated efforts to address potential future water
scarcity in India. Source: Money Control
The 9th International Congress on Arsenic at KIIT-DU
gathered over 100 delegates from 50 countries to Breakthrough Research: UBC Develops Innovative
discuss groundwater contamination. Keynote speakers System for Effective PFAS Removal
emphasized groundwater management's complexity
and its importance for UN Sustainable Development
Goals. The event also launched the Centre for Water
Research and Climate Change at KIIT. Source/Photo
Credit: Odishabytes

Long-term Arsenic Exposure in Drinking Water
Linked to Increased Heart Disease Risk
A study from Columbia University found that
long-term arsenic exposure in water increases
cardiovascular disease risk, even at levels below the
federal limit. Analyzing data from 98,250 participants, Researchers at UbC have developed a new system that
the study revealed that lower levels still raised the effectively removes PFAS from water using a catalyst
risk of heart disease, emphasizing the need for that filters and breaks down these harmful chemicals,
stricter arsenic regulations, especially for vulnerable achieving up to 90% removal in three hours, presenting
communities. Source: Columbia University Mailman a cost-effective solution for water treatment. Source:
School of Public Health University of british Columbia

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