Dates

    29–31 Jan 2027

    City / country

    Hyderabad, IN

    Venue

    HITEX Exhibition Centre

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    Event overview

    Overview

    The Everything About Water Expo 2027 is a premier event dedicated to water management and wastewater solutions. Scheduled for 29-31 January 2027 at HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, this expo will bring together industry leaders, solution providers, and professionals from various sectors.

    Attendees can explore the latest technologies, engage in networking opportunities, and participate in insightful discussions on water management practices. Everything About Water Expo takes place in.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates and Venue: Everything About Water Expo takes place from 29-31 January 2027 at HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad, India.
    2. 2Scale and Focus: The expo focuses on water management, featuring over 150 exhibitors and thousands of visitors.
    3. 3Organiser: The event is organised by Earth Water Foundation, a leading entity in water management.
    4. 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include municipal officials, industrial end users, and technology buyers.
    5. 5Entry: Free registration for trade visitors is available online.

    Why visit

    Attendees will gain insights into the latest water technologies, network with industry leaders, and explore solutions for water management challenges. The expo provides a platform for discussions on compliance, reuse, and innovation in water systems. Visitors can attend various sessions and workshops, making it a valuable experience for professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and connections in the water sector.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to a targeted audience of decision-makers in the water industry. The expo facilitates direct engagement with potential clients and partners, enhancing visibility and business opportunities. Participating in the expo allows exhibitors to demonstrate their innovations and connect with key stakeholders in the water management sector.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Municipal water utility engineers, planners and project officers from state water boards and urban local bodies
    Industrial water and wastewater managers from pharma, textile, food and beverage, chemical, steel and power plants
    EPC contractors and design consultants specifying treatment trains for STP, ETP, ZLD and reuse projects
    Desalination and membrane plant operators plus O&M service providers evaluating membranes, energy recovery and antiscalant programmes
    Packaged drinking water and beverage bottling plant owners comparing RO, filling and packaging lines
    Irrigation and agri-water buyers: drip and sprinkler dealers, farm cooperatives and micro-irrigation contractors
    Procurement and sourcing teams from water treatment OEMs looking for pumps, valves, dosing skids, membranes and instrumentation
    Government and programme delegations working on rural and urban water supply schemes and sewage modernisation
    Channel partners, state-level distributors and dealers of water treatment and pumping equipment

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Water and wastewater treatment plant manufacturers and turnkey EPC contractors
    RO membrane element, ultrafiltration module and desalination system suppliers
    Pump, valve, actuator, pipe and fitting manufacturers serving municipal and industrial water networks
    STP, ETP, MBR, ZLD and water reuse technology providers
    Water quality testing, laboratory instrument and online analyser companies
    Dosing, chlorination, UV and ozone disinfection equipment makers
    Packaged drinking water plant, bottling and filling line manufacturers
    Smart water metering, leak detection, SCADA and plant automation firms
    Water treatment chemical, antiscalant and membrane cleaning suppliers
    Micro-irrigation and rainwater harvesting equipment manufacturers
    Sludge dewatering, solid-liquid separation and storage tank suppliers

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Water treatment plants and packaged drinking water lines
    Reverse osmosis (RO) membranes, elements and housings
    Ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and membrane bioreactor (MBR) modules
    Desalination systems, thermal and membrane based
    Sewage treatment plants (STP) and effluent treatment plants (ETP)
    Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) and industrial water reuse systems
    Pumps, valves, actuators and flow meters for water networks
    Pipes, fittings, HDPE / PVC / GRP piping and liners
    Water quality testing kits, laboratory instruments and reagents
    Online monitoring, SCADA, plant automation and remote telemetry
    Dosing pumps, chlorination, UV and ozone disinfection systems
    Water treatment chemicals, antiscalants and membrane cleaning agents
    Sludge dewatering, decanters and solid-liquid separation equipment
    Smart water meters, leak detection and non-revenue water tools
    Rainwater harvesting systems and water storage tanks
    Micro-irrigation, drip and sprinkler systems
    Bottling, filling, capping and packaging machinery for drinking water

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

    HITEX Exhibition Centre

    HITEX Exhibition Centre, Izzat Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500084

    Facilities

    Parking

    HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.

    Food options

    On-site catering

    On-site dining

    Parking: HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.

    Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at HITEX Exhibition Centre for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Free registration
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    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    EverythingAboutWater

    Organiser

    the Services Export Promotion Council under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, address

    Organiser

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Telangana

    Why it matters

    On 2027-01-29 to 2027-01-31, Everything About Water Expo in Hyderabad gives technology buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.

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    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · INR

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    HYD

    Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

    Main international and domestic gateway for Hyderabad, located at Shamshabad south of the city. App taxis, prepaid taxi counters and the Pushpak airport bus all depart from the arrivals area; confirm current pickup zones on arrival

    Approx. 35-40 km to HITEX Exhibition Centre, Izzat Nagar

    to venue

    Approx. 45-75 minutes by road depending on traffic

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Budget guesthouses and business hotels, Izzat Nagar / Kothaguda

    Budget
    Izzat Nagar, KothagudaWalking distance to a 10 minute auto ride to venue

    USD 30–53 / night

    Closest cluster to HITEX; limited inventory during show dates, so book early.

    Midscale business hotels, Madhapur / HITEC City

    Midscale
    Madhapur, HITEC CityApprox. 5-15 minutes by cab or auto, 3-8 km to venue

    USD 55–90 / night

    Largest choice of rooms, restaurants and evening meeting space; Metro Blue Line stations at Raidurg and HITEC City.

    Midscale business hotels, Kondapur / Gachibowli

    Midscale
    Kondapur, GachibowliApprox. 15-25 minutes by cab, 6-10 km to venue

    USD 48–78 / night

    Good value around the university and IT campuses; useful if Madhapur rates spike during show week.

    Upscale hotels, Financial District / Nanakramguda

    Upscale
    Financial District, NanakramgudaApprox. 20-30 minutes by cab via the Outer Ring Road to venue

    USD 105–190 / night

    Quiet corporate hotels with conference facilities, suited to exhibitor teams holding client meetings.

    Premium hotels, Banjara Hills / Jubilee Hills

    Premium
    Banjara Hills, Jubilee HillsApprox. 25-40 minutes by cab in peak traffic to venue

    USD 95–175 / night

    Central Hyderabad options near restaurants and retail, but the longest daily commute to HITEX of these clusters.

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    Hyderabad Metro (Blue Line)

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forBlue Line to Raidurg, HITEC City or Durgam Cheruvu station, then a short cab or auto ride to HITEX Exhibition Centre

    Cleanest way to bypass the HITEC City traffic bottleneck. Buy a smart card or QR ticket at the station; confirm the last-mile ride from the station before you set out.

    TSRTC city bus

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forTSRTC ordinary and metro-express services toward HITEC City, Madhapur and Kothaguda

    Cheapest option for short hops along the IT corridor. Routes and frequencies change, so check the TSRTC service listing or ask at the hotel desk for the bus nearest HITEX.

    Pushpak airport bus

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forRajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to the HITEC City / Madhapur area, then a short cab to HITEX

    Air-conditioned airport liner with luggage space; a good option if you land in daylight and are not carrying exhibition freight.

    App taxi (Uber / Ola)

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forRajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to HITEX Exhibition Centre

    Pick up from the designated app-taxi zone at arrivals. Allow extra time in the 08:00-11:00 and 17:00-20:00 peaks; surge pricing is common on show mornings.

    Auto-rickshaw

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forShort hops between Madhapur, HITEC City and Kondapur hotels and the HITEX gate

    Fastest option for the last 2-5 km when traffic is heavy. Agree the fare before boarding or use a metered app booking.

    Prepaid taxi counter

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forPrepaid taxi counter at HYD arrivals to HITEX / HITEC City

    Fixed-fare voucher paid inside the terminal, useful if you do not have an Indian payment app on arrival. Rates vary by vehicle class.

    Private car parking at venue

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forHITEX Exhibition Centre on-site car park

    On-site parking is available for visitors and exhibitors; gate access and rates are set by the venue. Exhibitor freight and move-in vehicles follow a separate schedule.

    Weather

    Hyderabad in January is in its cool, dry winter window. Days are pleasant and mostly sunny, typically around 28-30 C in the afternoon, while early mornings and evenings drop to about 13-16 C, so a light jacket is useful for the walk from the hotel to the hall. Rainfall is minimal in this period, but the city can see brief overcast spells; check a short-range forecast within 48 hours of travel and confirm the published show dates on the organiser site.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Indian prepaid SIM cards from Airtel, Jio and Vi are sold at counters in the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport arrivals hall against your passport and a photo; eSIM plans bought before departure are the quicker option. 5G coverage is good across Madhapur, HITEC City and the HITEX area. Venue Wi-Fi is usually intended for organisers and exhibitors rather than general visitors, so plan on mobile data for e-mail, lead-capture apps and app taxis. India uses 230 V at 50 Hz with Type D and Type M sockets, so bring a universal adapter and a power bank for long days in the halls.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Greetings and meeting style

    Handshakes are standard in Indian business settings and a slight nod with joined palms is a respectful alternative. Expect meetings to open with a few minutes of introductions and to run on relationship first, specification second; bring printed business cards and offer them with your right hand.

    Language

    Hyderabad's exhibition business runs in English, and technical discussions with exhibitors will normally be in English. Hindi and Telugu are widely spoken, which helps with taxi drivers, auto-rickshaw fares and site teams, but do not assume every technician on a stand speaks English.

    Dress and venue etiquette

    Business formals or smart business casual are the norm in the halls, with comfortable closed shoes for long walking days on concrete floors. Dress modestly for plant visits, and carry a government photo ID that matches your registration for badge and security checks.

    Currency and payments

    The currency is the Indian rupee (INR). Cards and UPI mobile payments are accepted at hotels, restaurants and most taxis, but keep small cash for auto-rickshaws and parking. Ask exhibitors for GST-compliant quotations if your company needs to claim input credit on equipment orders.

    Food and water

    Drink sealed bottled or filtered water rather than tap water, especially on your first days. Hyderabad has strong vegetarian and non-vegetarian options including its well-known biryani; hotels near HITEC City usually serve both, and vegetarian Jain or no-onion-no-garlic meals can be requested with a little notice.

    Timing and traffic

    Allow a 30-45 minute buffer for any meeting across the HITEC City corridor between 08:00-11:00 and 17:00-20:00. Punctuality is appreciated, and a quick message through an app taxi or a call to the organiser desk is the standard way to flag a delay.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: HYD

    Book into Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), which handles both international arrivals and direct domestic connections from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai. Fares into Hyderabad rise sharply around the show dates, so confirm the published dates on the organiser site and book four to eight weeks out, and prefer an arrival the day before your first meeting rather than a same-morning flight. If you are carrying exhibition samples or demo components, check the airline's cabin and checked baggage rules in advance and keep invoices ready for customs or security queries. Indicative airfares are not published here because they change daily; compare live fares for your own origin and dates.

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD): Approx. 45-75 minutes by road depending on traffic. Allow road or rail time to HITEX Exhibition Centre; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near HITEX Exhibition Centre: Izzat Nagar, Kothaguda: Budget guesthouses and business hotels, Izzat Nagar / Kothaguda; Madhapur, HITEC City: Midscale business hotels, Madhapur / HITEC City; Kondapur, Gachibowli: Midscale business hotels, Kondapur / Gachibowli.

    Ride-hail: Uber, Ola and Rapido operate across Hyderabad, covering the airport, the HITEC City hotel cluster and the HITEX gate. App pickups at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport leave from designated zones inside the terminal campus, so follow the signs to the app-taxi pickup rather than the prepaid counter. Indian drivers normally call to confirm the exact gate, so keep your phone reachable and have the venue landmark (HITEX, Izzat Nagar, Kothaguda) written in English. Surge pricing is common on show mornings and in the evening peak; the auto-rickshaw option in the same apps is usually the cheapest way to cover the last few kilometres.

    Public transit: Hyderabad Metro Rail's Blue Line serves the HITEC City corridor through Raidurg, HITEC City and Durgam Cheruvu stations, which are the practical rail access points for HITEX, followed by a short auto or cab ride. TSRTC city buses connect Madhapur, Kondapur and Kothaguda with the wider city, and the Pushpak airport bus links Rajiv Gandhi International Airport with the HITEC City area. MMTS suburban trains serve Hyderabad and Secunderabad but are less convenient for the western IT corridor. Check metro timings and the airport bus stop list on the operator sites the day before travel, since first and last services matter for early meetings.

    Parking: HITEX Exhibition Centre operates on-site parking for cars and two-wheelers, with separate routing for exhibitor vehicles and freight during move-in and move-out. Visitor car parking is typically charged per day at the venue gate, in the region of INR 50-150, and fills quickly on the opening morning, so arriving before hall opening saves time. Confirm the current rate, the parking gate closest to your hall and any exhibitor vehicle pass requirement with the organiser or venue before you drive in.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: January

    Temperature: Approx. 14-30 C: afternoons around 28-30 C, early mornings and evenings around 13-16 C

    Seasonality: January falls in Hyderabad's dry winter window, with very little rainfall and mostly clear skies. Humidity is low compared with the monsoon months, so the main seasonal factor is the cool evening temperature rather than rain; keep a short-range forecast check for the travel days.

    Packing: Pack light cotton or layered business wear for the 28-30 C afternoons and a light jacket or wool blend for 14-16 C evenings and air-conditioned halls. Bring comfortable closed shoes for long days on concrete floors, a scarf or stole for plant visits and temple stops, a power bank, a Type D or Type M plug adapter, and refillable water rather than relying on venue catering alone. An umbrella is optional in January but useful if a brief overcast spell rolls in.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)

    Mid-show days at Everything About Water Expo usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.

    Day 1

    14 days out - Book a hotel in Madhapur, HITEC City or Kondapur and check whether the rate includes breakfast and airport transfer.

    Day 2

    12 days out - Build your target exhibitor list by hall theme (treatment plants, membranes, pumps and valves, instrumentation, STP and ETP) and request meeting slots.

    Day 3

    10 days out - Review the conference schedule and register for any paid or pre-booked sessions you want to attend.

    Day 4

    10 days out - Verify your Indian visa or e-Visa status and print a copy to carry with your passport.

    Day 5

    7 days out - Book the flight into Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) and decide between an app taxi, prepaid taxi and the Pushpak airport bus.

    Day 6

    7 days out - Install Uber, Ola or Rapido, add a payment method and check current airport pickup zones at HYD.; 5 days out - Pack business cards, a notebook, a power bank and a Type D or Type M plug adapter for India's 230 V sockets.

    Day 7

    3 days out - Print the venue address (HITEX Exhibition Centre, Izzat Nagar, Kothaguda, Hyderabad) to show taxi and auto drivers.

    Day 8

    2 days out - Check the forecast: January afternoons sit near 28-30 C and evenings near 14-16 C, so pack a light layer.

    Day 9

    1 day out - Reconfirm meeting times with exhibitors and check hall opening hours and gate entry on the organiser site.

    Day 10

    Show day - Arrive 30-45 minutes before your first meeting to clear badge and security checks with photo ID.

    Day 11

    14 days out - Confirm your visitor badge is approved on the organiser registration portal and save or print the confirmation.

    Sample visitor itinerary

    Route-optimised day
    Day 1 · morning

    Registration and hall orientation at HITEX Exhibition Centre

    Day 2 · core sessions

    Supplier meetings and product demos

    Day 3 · wrap-up

    Final negotiations and follow-up

    Networking spots

    2

    Everything About Water Expo registration concourse

    HITEX Exhibition Centre

    Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.

    Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)

    HITEX Exhibition Centre

    Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.

    Budget

    Costs & budget

    Build your working budget

    Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.

    Estimated budget
    Live estimate
    • Hotel × 2 nights₹190.00
    • Per diem × 2₹150.00
    Estimated total₹340.00

    This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.

    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

    Should you go?

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    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.

    Best for

    Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Water Management solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Everything About Water Expo in Hyderabad.

    Min. budget

    $44,166.00

    Timeline

    4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.

    Risks

    Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.

    exhibit

    You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.

    Best for

    Brands and manufacturers launching Water Management products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.

    Min. budget

    $198,747.00

    Timeline

    3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.

    Risks

    Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.

    skip

    Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.

    Best for

    Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Hyderabad show week.

    Timeline

    N/A

    Risks

    Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.

    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    What is EA Water Expo?
    EA Water Expo is a trade exhibition and knowledge event for India's water, wastewater, desalination and packaged drinking water sector, held at HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad. The show floor covers treatment plants, membranes, pumps and valves, instrumentation, STP / ETP and ZLD systems, water reuse, micro-irrigation and bottling equipment, and it runs alongside technical conference sessions aimed at utilities, industry and channel partners.
    Who should visit EA Water Expo?
    Visit if you specify, buy, build, operate or distribute water equipment: municipal water and sewerage utilities, industrial water and effluent managers, EPC contractors, consultants, O&M providers, packaged drinking water plant owners, irrigation dealers and state-level distributors. Visitors typically arrive with a live project or a vendor shortlist rather than for general browsing.
    Where is the event held and how do I get to HITEX?
    EA Water Expo is listed at HITEX Exhibition Centre in Izzat Nagar, Kothaguda, in Hyderabad's western IT corridor. From Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) it is roughly 35-40 km, or about 45-75 minutes by road depending on traffic. Hyderabad Metro's Blue Line to Raidurg or HITEC City station, followed by a short cab or auto ride, is the usual public transport option. Confirm the hall number on the organiser site before travelling.
    What are the show dates and opening hours for the next edition?
    The edition runs in the January window at HITEX, and exact dates and hall opening hours are published on the organiser website and the schedule page. Check the organiser site for the confirmed dates before booking flights, because trade fair dates can shift by a few days between editions.
    Do I need to register in advance, and is the show trade-only?
    Registration is handled through the organiser's online visitor registration portal, and the show is positioned as a B2B water industry event. Pre-registering online shortens the queue at the HITEX gate; carry a government photo ID matching your registration, and confirm any trade-only policy or entry fee with the organiser before you travel.
    Which product areas will I find on the show floor?
    Exhibits usually span water and wastewater treatment plants, RO and UF membranes, desalination, STP and ETP packages, ZLD and reuse systems, pumps, valves, pipes and flow meters, dosing and disinfection equipment, water quality instrumentation and online analysers, treatment chemicals, micro-irrigation, water storage, and packaged drinking water bottling lines.
    Is there a conference or technical programme alongside the exhibition?
    Yes, the organiser publishes a schedule page with conference and technical sessions covering water treatment, reuse and utility operations. Session timings, speakers and any delegate fees are listed there, so check the schedule before finalising your travel days if a specific session is your reason for attending.
    Can I reach HITEX by metro from my hotel?
    Hyderabad Metro's Blue Line serves the HITEC City corridor through stations such as Raidurg, HITEC City and Durgam Cheruvu. Most hotels in Madhapur, Kondapur and Gachibowli are a short auto or cab ride from one of these stations, and the final leg to HITEX is usually covered by an app taxi or auto-rickshaw.
    Is parking available at the venue?
    HITEX Exhibition Centre has on-site parking for cars, with separate arrangements for exhibitor vehicles and freight during move-in. Day rates and gate access are set by the venue, so confirm the current charge and the parking gate closest to your hall on the organiser or venue site.
    How much does it cost to travel from the airport to HITEX?
    Approximate road fares are INR 1,100-1,600 for an app taxi sedan and INR 1,200-1,800 for a prepaid taxi from the airport counter, while the Pushpak airport bus to the HITEC City area costs roughly INR 250-350 one way plus a short auto ride. All figures are indicative and should be confirmed with the operator or app on the day.
    What language are sessions and meetings conducted in?
    Exhibition business in Hyderabad is normally conducted in English, and most technical sessions are delivered in English. Hindi and Telugu are widely spoken locally, which helps with taxi drivers and site teams; confirm the language of any specific session with the organiser.
    Can I place orders or buy equipment directly at the show?
    Most exhibitors transact in the form of technical discussion, quotations and follow-up orders rather than off-the-shelf sales. Bring project specifications, flow rates and consent limits so suppliers can quote in MLD and to the correct discharge standard, and ask for GST-compliant quotations before leaving the stand.

    Glossary

    1
    Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
    A treatment approach in which an industrial plant recovers and reuses essentially all of its wastewater, leaving a solid residue instead of a liquid discharge. ZLD trains usually combine pre-treatment, reverse osmosis concentration and an evaporator or crystalliser, and they are a common theme among exhibitors serving textile, pharma and chemical plants.
    2
    Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)
    A facility that treats municipal or campus wastewater to a standard suitable for discharge or reuse. STP technologies shown at the expo range from conventional activated sludge to MBBR, SBR and MBR designs.
    3
    Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)
    An industrial wastewater treatment plant built to bring factory effluent to consent standards before discharge or reuse. ETP scope typically covers equalisation, chemical dosing, biological treatment, clarification and polishing.
    4
    Membrane Bioreactor (MBR)
    A biological treatment process where the secondary clarifier is replaced by a membrane filtration step, producing high-quality permeate in a compact footprint. MBR is frequently specified for water reuse and for sites with limited land.
    5
    Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR)
    A biological process that grows biofilm on small plastic carriers suspended in the aeration tank, increasing treatment capacity without a large clarifier expansion. It is widely used in Indian STP and ETP retrofits.
    6
    Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR)
    A fill-and-draw activated sludge process where aeration, settling and decanting happen in a single tank on a timed cycle. SBR suits decentralised sewage treatment and projects with variable flow.
    7
    Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
    The concentration of dissolved salts and minerals in water, usually reported in mg/L or ppm. TDS drives the choice of RO membranes, the recovery rate you can run, and whether a ZLD or evaporator stage is needed.
    8
    Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
    A measure of the oxygen needed to oxidise the organic and oxidisable matter in a water sample. COD is a standard consent parameter for industrial effluent and is the number most ETP specifications are written around.
    9
    Recovery rate
    The percentage of feed water a membrane system converts into permeate rather than reject. Higher recovery reduces reject volume, but it also raises scaling risk, so antiscalant dosing and pre-treatment design become critical.
    10
    Antiscalant
    A chemical dosed ahead of membranes to keep sparingly soluble salts such as calcium carbonate and sulphate from precipitating on the membrane surface. Antiscalant selection and dosing control are a recurring technical topic on the show floor.
    11
    MLD (million litres per day)
    The capacity unit used across Indian municipal and industrial water projects. Plants in the expo programme are described in MLD, so it helps to convert your own requirement before comparing offers.
    12
    Ultrafiltration (UF)
    A low-pressure membrane process that removes suspended solids, colloids and bacteria, typically used as RO pre-treatment or for potable water polishing.
    13
    Non-revenue water (NRW)
    Water that is produced but not billed, lost through leaks, inaccurate metering or unauthorised use. NRW reduction drives demand for district metering, leak detection and pressure management technology.
    14
    Micro-irrigation
    Drip and sprinkler systems that deliver water directly to the root zone to cut losses. In India micro-irrigation is closely tied to subsidy schemes, so dealers and contractors attend to compare equipment and scheme-compliant specifications.

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    Alternate names and search phrases for this event.

    • Everything About Water Expo 2027
    • wastewater management expo
    • Everything About Water Expo Hyderabad 2027
    • Hyderabad IN
    • Water and Wastewater Exhibition Hyderabad 2027
    • Wastewater Treatment
    • Water Technology
    • Smart Water Solutions
    • Water and Wastewater Exhibition Exhibition Hyderabad
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