"Rite Water Solutions Unveils Advanced Oxidation Project for Assi River"

Rite Water Solutions India Pvt Ltd (RWSIPL) and Ozone Research and Application India Pvt Ltd (ORAIPL) have launched a significant advanced oxidation project aimed at rejuvenating the Assi River, a tributary of the Ganges. Situated near Assi Ghat in Varanasi, the project is designed to intercept and treat 30 million litres of sewage water per day (MLD) from a major drain.

The initiative employs a combination of technologies, including geo-tubes to remove suspended solids and ozone treatment to reduce biological oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD), ensuring compliance with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards.

Since becoming operational on April 30, the project has treated approximately 800-900 million litres of water. Real-time sensors continuously monitor water quality, ensuring adherence to the highest standards and providing transparent data transmission to a national portal. The project follows a Build-Own-Operate model, where Rite Water Solutions has made the initial investment and the Ganga Authority (NMCG) pays based on the quality of the treated water, ensuring a performance-based payment structure for high-quality output.

Abhijeet Gaan, Director and CEO of Rite Water Solutions, emphasized the project's significance, stating: “Our initiative is 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 highlights our commitment to preventing sewage from entering Indian rivers. Completed in just 90 days, it effectively stops nearly 30 MLD of polluted water from flowing into the Ganga.”

The project not only addresses environmental pressures but also supports local biodiversity and maintains the cultural integrity of Varanasi.

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