Hyderabad Water Board | Hyderabad, Oct 24: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has directed all its offices to reduce water and electricity consumption by at least 20% amid concerns over the possible impact of El Niño.
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Managing Director K. Ashok Reddy issued the instructions to conserve resources and prevent wastage. He directed officials to monitor consumption regularly and ensure compliance across all offices under the water board.
The board has also ordered that air conditioners be maintained at 25 degrees Celsius. AC usage must stop after 5 pm, except when senior officials grant special permission for essential maintenance work.
Officials have also been told to collect water discharged from air conditioners. The collected water must be reused for gardening, cleaning and other activities that do not require drinking water.
Hyderabad Water Board Introduces Measures to Reduce Consumption
The instructions require employees to switch off lights, fans, computers and other electrical equipment when they are not needed.
Officials must regularly review water and electricity consumption in their respective offices. They must also compare current usage with previous consumption levels and take steps to achieve the targeted 20% reduction.
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Office heads will be responsible for implementing the conservation measures. The board has stressed that every employee must treat electricity and water conservation as an individual responsibility.
The HMWSSB will also recognise officials and employees who demonstrate outstanding performance in conserving water and electricity. They will receive special certificates of appreciation.
The measures come amid wider efforts by Telangana authorities to conserve water and manage electricity consumption in preparation for possible El Niño-related stress. State officials have also called for advance planning to prevent drinking water and power shortages.
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