Indian Plumbing Association to partner with IIT-Madras on water technologies
The association will host its 32nd Indian Plumbing Conference in Chennai between December 17 and 19.
The Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) will sign a memorandum of understanding with IIT-Madras (IIT-M) in December to collaborate on water and sanitation technologies, according to The Hindu.
The association will host its 32nd Indian Plumbing Conference at the Chennai Trade Centre from December 17 to 19. The event is expected to feature nearly 100 exhibitors and 50 experts from across the country for panel discussions.
IPA national president Gurmeet Singh Arora said during a press conference on Friday that metropolitan cities like Chennai face critical issues and need more awareness regarding water reuse to conserve freshwater. The association works with the Ministry of Jal Shakti and government agencies to reduce non-revenue water, which is estimated to be nearly 30 per cent of the water supplied in India.
The collaboration with IIT-M will focus on research and development for plumbing products and water technologies. It will also promote the adoption of low-flow fixtures and public awareness of water reuse.
S. Virapan, chairman of the IPA Chennai chapter, said discussions will cover water efficiency, wastewater treatment, and the integration of smart monitoring technologies to make Chennai water-positive. Topics include the maintenance of water and plumbing systems in healthcare facilities, hotels, airports, and Metro Rail stations.
The association will release a Tamil version of 'A Guide to Good Plumbing Practices' and unveil a new code titled ‘Water and Sanitation in the Built Environment: Concepts, Systems and Services Planning’. Entry to the conference is free.