Hyderabad's HMWSSB supplies 11.07 lakh litres of treated wastewater through green water tankers

According to the Water Board, 79 green water tankers made 124 trips and supplied 1,107 kilolitres of treated water by 6.30 pm. The water was sourced from 18 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) across three operational regions.

Of the total supply, 609.5 kilolitres were provided for government department requirements, while private users received 497.5 kilolitres.

The Cyberabad region recorded the highest supply at 505 kilolitres through 34 trips made by 14 tankers. The Malkajgiri region supplied 306.5 kilolitres through 36 trips by 29 tankers, while the Hyderabad region supplied 295.5 kilolitres through 54 trips by 36 tankers.

The initiative was launched on November 1 to mark the Water Board’s 37th Foundation Day. It aims to encourage the use of treated wastewater for non-drinking purposes such as construction, parks, gardening, landscaping and other activities, thereby reducing pressure on drinking water resources.

The Board said it would monitor the programme’s daily performance, including tanker deployment, trips, volumes supplied, regional distribution and government and private-sector demand. It also plans to improve tanker utilisation and expand participation among government departments and private organisations.

The Water Board has urged residents and institutions to reserve drinking water for essential consumption and use treated wastewater for other requirements.