HMWSSB intensifies checks over drinking water wastage

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Hyderabad: Drinking water wastage prompted Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) officials to conduct surprise checks in Jubilee Hills on Monday. Five consumers faced fines for wasting potable water.

The inspections took place during the morning water supply period. Officials identified consumers who were using drinking water unnecessarily and imposed penalties under the applicable rules.

The HMWSSB had repeatedly urged residents to conserve water. However, officials said some consumers continued to wash floors and vehicles with potable water.

They also found cases where people left taps running without need. Some consumers ignored overflowing overhead tanks even after the tanks became full.

The water board had initially focused on awareness and warnings. It later began imposing fines when those measures failed to change the behaviour of some consumers.

Officials had previously imposed penalties ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 20,000, depending on the nature and seriousness of the violation.

Drinking water wastage checks to expand across Hyderabad

The HMWSSB has now decided to intensify surprise inspections across the city during water supply hours. Officials will impose fines on consumers caught wasting potable water for the first time.

The board warned that a second violation could lead to removal of the concerned water connection. It said the objective was not to collect penalties but to prevent unnecessary consumption.

The HMWSSB also planned measures to control drinking water wastage within its own system. Its drinking water pipeline network extends over 15,000 kilometres, making leak detection and repairs a key part of the exercise.

Officials have been directed to respond immediately when they identify a pipeline leak. They must complete the necessary repairs and stop the leak within a maximum of 24 hours.

The board also warned officials against ignoring reported leaks. It said authorities would face action if they failed to respond within the prescribed period.

The HMWSSB said residents and its own staff must take responsibility for preventing water loss. Citywide inspections will continue, while officials will monitor pipeline leaks and consumer violations.

 

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