HMWS&SB to survey all STPs in city
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board is mandating the registration of private sewage treatment plants to create a network for reusing treated wastewater. This initiative aims to reduce the city's reliance on fresh water for non-potable industrial and commercial needs.
Why it matters
It demonstrates a proactive urban management strategy to address water scarcity through infrastructure monitoring and resource recycling.
In a move aimed at turning treated sewage into an usable water resource, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) is set to map and monitor private sewage treatment plants (STPs) across the city and create a network of reliable treated-water suppliers.
The initiative is intended to maximise the reuse of treated wastewater for non-potable purposes, such as gardening, construction, industrial activities and cleaning, and reduce dependence on fresh drinking water and groundwater for requirements that do not need potable water.
As a first step, the Board has made registration mandatory for private STPs operating in residential colonies, gated communities, apartment complexes, commercial establishments and industries. Operators have to register through the official website, https://www.hyderabadwater.gov.in, under ‘prospective customer services’ by October 1.
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