Rite Water Solutions Revitalizes Assi River with Advanced Tech

Rite Water Solutions India Pvt Ltd (RWSIPL) and Ozone Research and Application India Pvt Ltd (ORAIPL) have launched an advanced oxidation project to rejuvenate the Assi River, a tributary of the Ganges, near Assi Ghat in Varanasi. This initiative intercepts and treats 30 million liters of sewage water per day (MLD) from a major drain, significantly improving water quality.

The project employs a combination of geo-tubes to remove suspended solids and ozone treatment to reduce biological oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD). These technologies ensure compliance with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards, setting a benchmark for water treatment projects across India.

Since becoming operational on April 30, the project has treated approximately 800-900 million liters of water. Real-time sensors continuously monitor water quality, ensuring adherence to high standards and providing transparent data transmission to a national portal. This project operates under a Build-Own-Operate model, where Rite Water Solutions makes the initial investment, and the Ganga Authority (NMCG) pays based on the quality of the treated water.

Abhijeet Gaan, Director and CEO of Rite Water Solutions, highlighted the project's significance as India's first drain interception and treatment project capable of handling 30 MLD using advanced oxidation. With over 1,000 drains identified along the Ganga and only about 20 percent of the necessary STP infrastructure in place across India, this solution is crucial in preventing sewage from entering Indian rivers.

Completed in just 90 days, this project not only addresses environmental pressures but also supports local biodiversity and maintains the cultural integrity of Varanasi, making a significant impact on the community and the environment.

News by Rahul Yelligetti