Today in all discussions we hear talk about the world to be in 2030. Come 2030, roads will have more electric & self-driving cars, smart cities will be seen everywhere, wearable sensors will be more prevalent as part of the fashion industry, each individual will be seen with mobile devices, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, growth of 3D printing, etc. Among all this development, it is important not to forget one of the basic needs for human survival and that is water. It is suggested that the world will require over 40 percent more water by 2030. The need for water is increasing owing to the rising population, burgeoning industrial activities and mounting agricultural demands.
To meet the rising demand, people have to start contemplating ways in which to increase the quantity of potable water. Added to the woes, there has been a decline of traditional waterbodies globally. Further, both surface and groundwater in developing regions face an issue of quantity as well as quality. In order to fulfil the additional requirement of water, government, organizations and citizens will have to look at recycling and using appropriate water treatment solutions.
Countries such as Singapore and Dubai, UAE are already using desalination technology, to produce drinking water from seawater.
Currently, many NGOs are focusing on creating awareness with River Rejuvenation projects. The idea is to revive dried up rivers and their surrounding water bodies to increase water levels both for rural as well as urban consumption. But again, the river water has to be treated before it becomes environmentally safe and pure water suitable for drinking and multiple uses in domestic, institution and industrial applications.
Have a look at our water treatment chemicals article, as we touch upon the solutions and trends for the industry.
On a separate note, considering the chemical industry in China, the country is currently implementing a massive relocation of chemical plants, away from cities by 2025. But financial constraints may hamper the project, estimated to cost Chinese yuan 800 bn ($121 billion), reported ICIS News.
The country intends to speed up the site transfer of plants manufacturing dangerous chemicals out of densely-populated city areas to industrial parks, based on a document released by China’s State Council. These plants can also be re-engineered to produce non-toxic products, or permanently close if relocation is not possible.
Given the huge investment the project entails, the relocation of the plants has the ability to boost China’s economic growth in the coming years, according to government officials.
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Today in all discussions we hear talk about the world to be in 2030. Come 2030, roads will have more electric & self-driving cars, smart cities will be seen everywhere, wearable sensors will be more prevalent as part of the fashion industry, each individual will be seen with mobile devices, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, growth of 3D printing, etc. Among all this development, it is important not to forget one of the basic needs for human survival and that is water. It is suggested that the world will require over 40 percent more water by 2030. The need for water is increasing owing to the rising population, burgeoning industrial activities and mounting agricultural demands.
To meet the rising demand, people have to start contemplating ways in which to increase the quantity of potable water. Added to the woes, there has been a decline of traditional waterbodies globally. Further, both surface and groundwater in developing regions face an issue of quantity as well as quality. In order to fulfil the additional requirement of water, government, organizations and citizens will have to look at recycling and using appropriate water treatment solutions.
Countries such as Singapore and Dubai, UAE are already using desalination technology, to produce drinking water from seawater.
Currently, many NGOs are focusing on creating awareness with River Rejuvenation projects. The idea is to revive dried up rivers and their surrounding water bodies to increase water levels both for rural as well as urban consumption. But again, the river water has to be treated before it becomes environmentally safe and pure water suitable for drinking and multiple uses in domestic, institution and industrial applications.
Have a look at our water treatment chemicals article, as we touch upon the solutions and trends for the industry.
On a separate note, considering the chemical industry in China, the country is currently implementing a massive relocation of chemical plants, away from cities by 2025. But financial constraints may hamper the project, estimated to cost Chinese yuan 800 bn ($121 billion), reported ICIS News.
The country intends to speed up the site transfer of plants manufacturing dangerous chemicals out of densely-populated city areas to industrial parks, based on a document released by China’s State Council. These plants can also be re-engineered to produce non-toxic products, or permanently close if relocation is not possible.
Given the huge investment the project entails, the relocation of the plants has the ability to boost China’s economic growth in the coming years, according to government officials.
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