Australian water delegates in India

Australia Business Week in India (ABWI), being held this week from 12-15 January, has seen over 45 Australian water industry delegates travel to major Indian cities to share their knowledge and technology solutions in water and wastewater management. The delegation is being led by the Australian Water Association (AWA) and Austrade, and headed by Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb.

India is currently seeking ways to address issues with water quality and availability, in particular focusing on the US$1.5 billion Ganga Rejuvenation project which mandates zero liquid discharge being made from all industry. At India Water Week, exhibitors from 16 Australian companies will showcase their technologies and experience in governance frameworks to secure water supplies, wastewater treatment solutions, water recycling systems, odour control systems and alternative supply options.

“Australia has developed both large- and small-scale cost-effective technologies for treating wastewater, cleaning up river basins, protecting the environment and saving water supplies by relining pipes, harnessing groundwater and utilising stormwater runoff,” said AWA Chief Executive Jonathan McKeown.

“Opportunities for Australian business in India include projects in urban water management; water resources management; catchment modelling; catchment area development; industrial water treatment and management; water quality monitoring tools and techniques.”

McKeown said the Australian water sector has had decades of experience developing strategies and technologies to deal with harsh climatic conditions and ensure it has a safe and secure water supply. He concluded, “India Water Week offers a great opportunity for Australian water businesses to promote a range of interesting technologies for dealing with liquid and solid waste that can be used in India’s cities, industries and villages.”