Indian Plumbing Association to partner with IIT-Madras on water and sanitation technologies

CHENNAI The Indian Plumbing Association (IPA) will sign a memorandum of understanding with IIT-Madras (IIT-M) to collaborate on water and sanitation technologies in December. The association will host its 32nd Indian Plumbing Conference at the Chennai Trade Centre in the city between December 17 and 19.

Addressing a press conference held in the city on Friday, the association’s national president, Gurmeet Singh Arora, highlighted the critical issues faced by metropolitan cities, such as Chennai, and the need to increase awareness on reuse of water to conserve freshwater resources. The association works with government agencies and the Ministry of Jal Shakti to reduce non-revenue water, which is estimated to account for nearly 30% of the water supplied in India.

The collaboration with IIT-Madras will enable research and development in water and plumbing products besides promoting public awareness of water reuse and the adoption of low-flow fixtures.