Hyderabad, Oct. 28: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to prevent drinking water shortages and expand the use of treated wastewater for non-drinking purposes across Hyderabad.
During a review meeting on sewage treatment plants (STPs) at the MCR HRD Bodhi Pavilion on Wednesday, the Chief Minister stressed that water quality must not be compromised. He directed officials to implement the new measures from November 1.
The government plans to use treated water for landscaping, road cleaning, public parks and construction-related activities. Government offices must also use treated water for all suitable non-potable requirements.
The measures aim to reduce pressure on drinking water sources and meet Hyderabad’s future water needs. Revanth Reddy also directed officials to continuously monitor drinking water supplies and prevent shortages.
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All STPs must be connected to a Command and Control Centre. The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) will also monitor their functioning, according to reports.
Treated water must be used for landscaping at the Secretariat and the Chief Minister’s Office. Public parks, road cleaning along the Outer Ring Road and other suitable public uses will also come under the initiative.
The Chief Minister asked officials to extend the system to railway facilities, Metro Rail infrastructure and data centres. He further directed them to make treated water use mandatory for suitable non-drinking purposes in government offices.
Revanth Reddy also ordered officials to track treated-water tankers and launch a public awareness campaign. He proposed a toll-free number for enquiries and supply requests.
Officials were asked to include treated-water usage requirements in building permission procedures. The government will also explore operating treatment plants using solar power and encourage private sewage treatment plants.
The Chief Minister stressed that officials must plan for future demand and continuously monitor freshwater supplies. He warned against negligence and directed departments to ensure uninterrupted drinking water availability.
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju, CMO Secretary Manik Raj, Water Board Managing Director Ashok Reddy and other senior officials attended the review meeting.
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