Integrated Water Management (IWM) - improving living conditions by decreasing water and sanitation-related risks in urban areas.

 

 

Comprehensive Approach-TIDE's approach to IWM projects is characterized by:

 

1. Thorough Baseline Studies: TIDE conducts extensive baseline studies to understand the current water and sanitation status of target areas. This involves primary surveys and collection of secondary data on water supply, sewage management, and solid waste management.
2. Problem Identification and Solution Development: Based on baseline findings, TIDE identifies issues in WASH infrastructure and service delivery. The team then prepares concept notes to address these challenges.
3. Collaborative Planning: TIDE works closely with local municipal councils to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for feasible interventions, ensuring alignment with local needs and available resources.
4. Infrastructure Improvement: TIDE focuses on renovating and operationalizing defunct infrastructure such as Water Treatment Plants, Sewage Treatment Plants, and public toilets.
5. Innovative Solutions: The organization implements cutting-edge solutions like legacy waste management, which helps reduce GHG emissions, prevent water pollution, and reduce disease incidence in surrounding areas.
6. Holistic WASH Facilities: TIDE designs and implements comprehensive WASH facilities for sanitation workers, providing them with bathrooms, toilets, laundry areas, multipurpose spaces, and storage lockers at their workplaces.
7. Community-Centric Initiatives: TIDE supports the development of standalone sanitation worker colonies with basic WASH amenities, including community toilets, simplified sewer systems, DEWATS facilities, and waste management infrastructure.
8. Operational Excellence: Recognizing the importance of sustained impact, TIDE facilitates the development and implementation of operation and maintenance plans for newly created infrastructure.
9. Capacity Building: TIDE organizes multiple trainings, workshops, and conferences to empower municipal officials, enhancing their ability to manage water and sanitation services effectively.
10. Policy Support: The organization assists Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in adopting bylaws for providing decentralized WASH services to citizens.
11. Knowledge Dissemination: TIDE meticulously documents its activities and shares learnings with other municipal councils, promoting the replication of successful strategies.