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GHMC has stopped using fresh drinking water for parks and road medians in Hyderabad. All greenery will now be watered with treated water from sewage treatment plants, supplied by repurposed “green tankers”, to ease pressure on groundwater and reservoirs ahead of a possible summer water crisis.
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The HMWSSB will launch its Green Water tanker service on November 1, supplying treated sewage water for construction, industrial and gardening needs. The first phase will have 21 tankers, while around 100 private tankers have registered for the initiative
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The HMWSSB will begin supplying treated wastewater for non-potable uses from November 1, prioritising civic bodies, government agencies and public spaces. Green water tankers will serve industrial, construction and gardening needs, with registrations and filling points being arranged.
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The Telangana government plans to expand treated wastewater use in Hyderabad from November 1 amid concerns over drinking water availability. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed STPs to operate at full capacity and ordered monitoring, awareness campaigns and wider reuse.
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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.
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The HMWSSB is preparing a roadmap to prevent sewage from entering Durgam Cheruvu. Managing Director Ashok Reddy inspected drains, treatment plants and diversion systems, and directed officials to map inflows and survey private STPs in the catchment.
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Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain and ex-DJB CEO Udit Prakash Rai are among six arrested by the Anti-Corruption Branch in an alleged sewage treatment plant tender scam. The agency alleges manipulated tender conditions, favouritism towards a private firm and illegal financial transactions
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to expedite industrial development at the upcoming Bharat Future City, including groundbreaking ceremonies, land allocation, and infrastructure projects. Plans include a 1,500-acre Data City, Global Capability Centres, Net Zero City standards, and connectivity through T-Fiber.
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Despite tall claims by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and other Congress leaders, several key development projects in Madhira, Palair, and Khammam constituencies remain incomplete due to a shortage of funds. Initiatives such as the Indira Dairy project, underground drainage system, and Munneru river retaining wall have slowed to a crawl, with only partial progress visible.
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Hyderabad is on track to become India’s first city to treat all its sewage, with the inauguration of the Amberpet STP marking the beginning of a 31-plant rollout. BRS leader KT Rama Rao credited the previous government for initiating and completing most of the Rs. 3,866 crore project.
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The Managing Director, HMWS&SB Sudarshan Reddy on Monday visited the three STPs and directed officials to expedite the pending works
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Hyderabad-based Blue drop Enviro Private Limited is offering cost-effective STPs and Effluent Treatment Plants through its aerated wetlands technology
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Minister KT Rama Rao lauded the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board officials for installing Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in different parts of the city.
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Hyderabad: Even if it is just sewage, treat it the best way possible. This appears to be the motto of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB), which is now using the Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) technology to treat sewage at its sewage treatment plants (STPs). This technology is considered one of the […]
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Hyderabad: Municipal Administration & Urban Development Minister KT Rama Rao on Friday instructed the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) officials to ensure there is a monsoon action plan in place that can even counter intense spells of rain. The instructions were given during a meeting to review the monsoon related works in the city. The […]
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Hyderabad: Intensifying its efforts to protect and rejuvenate lakes in the city, the State government has decided to appoint a Special Commissioner in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) for this purpose. The decision to appoint an exclusive officer for lakes was announced by Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister KT Rama Rao during a […]
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The new plants will help city reach its goal of treating 100 per cent of its sewage
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Hyderabad: The Ministry of Jal Shakthi said no funds were provided by the Union Government in the last three years under National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) for conservation of River Musi. This was informed by Jal Shakthi Minister Prahlad Singh Patel in reply to a question by Malkajgiri MP A Revanth Reddy in Lok Sabha […]
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MA&UD dept plans to set up Underground Drainage system, Sewage Treatment Plants in 12 civic bodies to ensure improvement in sanitation levels
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MRDCL to rope in private agencies to take up project at a cost of Rs 5.20 cr
