HMWSSB rolls out policy to reuse treated wastewater, launch citizen monitoring drive

Private STPs to be geo-tagged and mapped for non-domestic reuse; ‘Save Water Volunteer’ app enables reporting of violations with penalties and incentives
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HYDERABAD: The HMWSSB has launched a policy to promote the reuse of treated wastewater.

Private and institutional STPs will be surveyed, geo-tagged and integrated into a central database. Details such as capacity, output and quality parameters will be recorded. Treated water will be used for non-domestic purposes like gardening, industry, cleaning and construction.

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The Water Board has also launched the ‘Save Water Volunteer’ programme to curb misuse and involve citizens in conservation.

Verified volunteers will use a mobile app to report violations with photos, authenticated via OTP. Complaints will be linked to consumer account numbers, with penalties reflected in bills, while volunteers will receive incentives.

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