Andhra Pradesh approves treated wastewater reuse policy for all 123 urban bodies to boost water security
The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a policy to mandate the reuse of treated wastewater across all 123 urban local bodies by 2030. The initiative aims to improve water security and promote a circular economy by repurposing wastewater for industrial and non-potable municipal uses.
Why it matters
As urban water scarcity intensifies, this policy serves as a model for sustainable resource management and climate-resilient urban planning in developing regions.
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the policy on Reuse of Treated Used Water, 2026, introducing a comprehensive framework for the collection, treatment, allocation, pricing, monitoring and reuse of treated wastewater across all 123 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The policy is aimed at strengthening long-term water security, reducing freshwater consumption, promoting a circular economy and supporting climate-resilient urban development under the Swarna Andhra Vision 2047 of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu.
The article reports on government policy implementation in a factual, objective manner.
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