HMWSSB to launch Green Water tanker service for non-potable uses

HMWSSB is preparing to introduce Green Water tanker services to supply treated sewage water for non-potable uses in Hyderabad. The plan includes GPS-tracked tankers, digital bookings and payments, designated filling stations and regular quality checks.

Hyderabad: To supply treated sewage water for non-potable uses, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) is gearing up to launch Green Water tanker services on November .

The treated water will be supplied from the STPs for construction, industrial operations, parks, greenery, road cleaning and dust suppression.
HMWSSB Managing Director K Ashok Reddy instructed the officials to complete technical and operational arrangements by November 1.

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Area-wise demand from construction projects, industries, commercial complexes, government institutions and gated communities will be assessed and nearby government and private sewage treatment plants will then be developed as Green Water filling stations.
Reddy directed officials to coordinate with the builders, developers and industrial associations to increase the use of treated water as an alternative to drinking water and groundwater.

Green Water Supply:

* Tankers to have distinctive branding and GPS equipment to enable continuous monitoring of its movement, supply schedule and delivery details

* E-POS machines at filling stations to digitally record water quantities, bookings and supplies

* Dedicated mobile app for registration, online booking, tanker allocation, GPS tracking, digital payments and delivery confirmation

* Customers with own tankers can collect treated water under prescribed rules

* Quality of treated water to be tested regularly to maintain prescribed standards

* Green Water supply only for non-drinking purposes