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Summary:

A panel discussion on sustainable water management and industrial responsibility, part of The Hindu and CPCL’s Sustainability Summit 2025, addressed Chennai’s growing water crisis. Experts emphasized the need for water recycling, advanced treatment technologies, and closer collaboration between policy, industry, and research. Speakers highlighted the lack of specialized water resources training for civil engineers, the industry’s adoption of water-reducing technologies, the city’s progress in circular water use through TTRO and TTUF plants, and the real estate sector’s adoption of water-efficient technologies. They also called for incentives for sustainable building practices and long-term public awareness campaigns on water conservation.

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Chennai Experts Urge Water Recycling, Collaboration to Combat Water Crisis

CHENNAI, India – November 7, 2025 – Chennai faces a growing water crisis, but experts at The Hindu and CPCL’s Sustainability Summit 2025 are advocating for innovative solutions. A panel discussion on ‘Water for Tomorrow – Sustainable Management and Industrial Responsibility’ underscored the urgency of recycling and reusing water through advanced treatment technologies.

G. Ravikumar, Professor at Anna University, highlighted a critical gap in education, suggesting a dedicated Water Resources Engineering program to equip professionals with the necessary expertise. P. Kannan, Director at CPCL, emphasized the industry’s commitment to reducing freshwater consumption and achieving zero liquid discharge through advanced treatment and reuse within their plants.

Gaurav Kumar, Executive Director of CMWSSB, showcased the city’s advancements in circular water use through Tertiary Treatment Reverse Osmosis (TTRO) and Tertiary Treatment Ultra-Filtration (TTUF) plants. He announced plans to educate students about water conservation through plant tours.

Navin Kumar, Managing Director of Navin’s, noted the real estate sector’s adoption of water-efficient technologies and called for government incentives to encourage sustainable building practices. He stressed the importance of continuous public awareness campaigns to foster a circular water economy.

The Sustainability Summit 2025 aims to foster collaboration between stakeholders and address Chennai’s water challenges through innovation and sustainable practices.

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