HMWSSB fines Jubilee Hills resident Rs. 5,000 for wasting drinking water

HMWSSB fined a Jubilee Hills resident Rs. 5,000 after confirming that drinking water was being used to clean the premises. The board urged citizens to report water wastage through WhatsApp or its customer care number, assuring confidentiality for all complainants

Hyderabad: HMWSSB imposed a penalty of Rs. 5,000 fine on a Jubilee Hills residence after confirming that drinking water was being used to clean the premises.

Officials acted on a public complaint received through WhatsApp and inspected the premises and levied the penalty after verification, a press release said. The water board said drinking water should be used sparingly for consumption and essential household needs. Using potable water to clean house compounds or roads would invite action under the rules.

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Citizens were urged to report wastage or misuse of drinking water with relevant photographs or videos, details of the individuals or institutions involved, and the location and full address.

Information can be sent to the board’s WhatsApp number, 99499 30003. Complaints can also be registered through customer care number 155313. It assured informants that their identities would remain strictly confidential and sought public participation in preventing water wastage.