proceedings-of-one-day-national-conference-on-water-quality Dec 2022

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The Proceedings of the One-Day National Conference on “Drinking Water Quality – Issues & Challenges” document the deliberations and outcomes of the national conference held on 30 December 2022 at Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation (SPM-NIWAS), Joka, Kolkata. The conference was organized by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), with support from UNICEF, INREM Foundation and WaterAid. The event followed the inauguration of SPM-NIWAS and focused on strengthening water quality assurance and service delivery under the National Jal Jeevan Mission. The proceedings cover the background, opening presentations, state-level experiences, inauguration ceremony, expert session, group activities, keynote address, demonstrated models and action points. Three major thematic areas were addressed: bacteriological contamination and disinfection; chemical contamination; and water quality monitoring and surveillance. The document records challenges and solutions identified by participating States and stakeholders, including contamination at sources and distribution systems, arsenic and fluoride contamination, disinfection practices, water-quality testing, data synchronization, capacity building and remedial action. It emphasizes regular surveillance, standardized SOPs, community participation, transparent reporting and prompt corrective measures. The proceedings conclude with specific action points for SPM-NIWAS, States/UTs and partner organizations, including training, documentation of best practices, development of SOPs and preparation of action plans for improved water service delivery.