Clair Water Consultancy

29/04/2016

Bitter Truth..

17/04/2016

12/04/2016

When do you think India will water??
a. 2030
b. Never happens
c. before 2030

12/04/2016

12/04/2016

Be Water Wise..

12/04/2016

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/train-with-5-lakh-litre-water-reaches-drought-hit-latur-in-maharashtra/story-fC55G1fwk4CG2lBB7Q64bN.html

The train has 10 wagons, each with 50,000 litres, arrived at the parched Marathwada region which is battling the worst drought ever.

28/03/2016

The quality of ground water used for drinking purposes needs to be monitored periodically. This helps to take necessary actions and treat the water before consumption. Every mineral especially nitrate, fluoride and arsenic above permissible value (BIS 10500:2012) causes health problems.

Attached map shows nitrate contamination details in Coimbatore district. Out of 4742 sources tested (bore well), 277 sources shows nitrate contamination.

Block wise data:

Karamadai - 31 sources
Maddukkarai - 1 source
Sarcarsamakulam - 31 sources
Sulur - 213 sources

Nitrates (NO3) are an essential source of nitrogen (N) for plants. When nitrogen fertilizers are used to enrich soils, nitrates may be carried by rain, irrigation and other surface waters through the soil into ground water. Human and animal wastes can also contribute to nitrate contamination of ground water.

Nitrate levels above the Maximum Contaminant Level of 45 mg/l NO3 may cause methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome) in infants.

When boiled, the nitrate concentration in the water increases and worsens the situation. People should exercise caution when using these water for drinking!

Data Source: Ministry of Drinking water & sanitation (2014-2015)

24/03/2016

Source: www.indiawaterportal.org

22/03/2016

World Water Day 2016..

21/03/2016

India’s Growing Water Risks, Illustrated
Courtesy: www.newsecuritybeat.org