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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Rs 227 crore water, sewage infrastructure to be built for Neopolis in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: As Neopolis in Kokapet gears up to become a benchmark for focused urban development and sustainable growth, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) will implement several key projects to strengthen water and sewage infrastructure. Aimed at supporting the futuristic vertical city, the Board will undertake works worth Rs 227.22 crore, with funding to be provided by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), as per the administrative sanction. The planned infrastructure includes a 45 MLD sewage treatment plant (STP), two 2.5 ML elevated level service reservoirs (ELSRs), a 9 ML ground level storage reservoir (GLSR), a pumphouse, a 132/6.6 KV electrical substation, a chlorination room, an office building, and staff quarters. The STP will be operated and maintained for 15 years. The project also involves the laying of 1800 mm and 1500 mm diameter MS pipelines for gravity and pumping mains, respectively. The Board has invited bids for executing the project, requiring the selected agency to conduct detailed surveys and submit designs for approval prior to construction. Officials said the initiative aligns with the state's vision of transforming Kokapet into a model for modern, sustainable urban living.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Hans India
HMWSSB warns citizens against fake WhatsApp messages
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) issued a public warning on a fake WhatsApp messages being circulated from an unidentified number, falsely claiming imminent disconnection of water supply services. According to the HMWSSB, the messages are originating from mobile number-84271 56645 falsely state that water connections will be disconnected at 9:30 pm due to non-payment of the previous month's bill. These messages urge recipients to contact 9064953421 for assistance. Citizens are reportedly sent an APK file via WhatsApp, purportedly for 'further processing' a move suspected to be a potential malware scam. The Water Board clarified that no such messages have been sent by HMWSSB and labelled the communications as unauthorised and misleading. The matter has been reported to the Cyber Crimes Department, which has been requested to initiate an investigation. HMWSSB emphasised that all official communications are issued only through authorised and verified channels. Citizens are advised not to respond to such messages, contact the mentioned numbers, or download any files received through unsolicited sources. For any service-related queries, residents of Greater Hyderabad are urged to contact the official HMWSSB helpline at 155313.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
HMWSSB warns users against responding to unauthorised messages
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) on Friday advised all its users not to click or respond to unauthorised messages about water connections, pending payments and alerts. The Board said it found users receiving messages from unidentified mobile numbers claiming to be official sender and advising them to pay dues by 9.30 p.m., failing which their water connections will be cut. Such messages further direct recipients to contact another number for assistance. Upon contacting, the users are sent an APK file via WhatsApp. 'These are unauthorized and misleading messages. No such messages are being sent by HMWS&SB. All official communication from HMWS&SB are issued through authorised channels only. For any clarification or service-related queries, citizens are requested to contact the official HMWSSB helpline 155313,' it clarified.
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
HMWSSB's trenchless tech to detect water pollution in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board is set to deploy the Quick Identification of Water Pollution Source, a pollution detection machine designed to pinpoint the source of water pollution in a given location, such as water pipelines and conduits. It utilises trenchless technology to examine pipelines without disruption and can help identify pollution issues and address them swiftly. HMWSSB has invited expressions of interest from private manufacturing agencies with experience in the supply, delivery, and installation of QIWPS machines for any government sector. The scope covers the supply, delivery, commissioning and maintenance of QIWPS equipment for a period of five years. The pollution detection machine will include an inspection camera, such as a self-levelling axial camera with a head and main body, and a CCD camera. The camera can operate up to 20 metres underwater and is equipped with high-brightness LEDs. The QIWPS equipment includes a 120-metre-long fibreglass push cable and a stainless steel wheel with a built-in distance metre count encoder. It also comes equipped with an LCD screen, uses video encoding, and includes a wireless keyboard for data entry purposes. The machine weighs between 23 to 28 kg, making it suitable for inspecting drinking water pipelines with diameters ranging from 60 mm to 300 mm. An Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) is included for a period of five years.
New Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Erratic spells of rain do little for groundwater levels in Telangana
HYDERABAD: While the recent spells of rain across Hyderabad did offer some relief from the sweltering heat, groundwater levels in the city remain largely unaffected. The reason? Widespread concretisation that hindered rainwater infiltration, causing most of the runoff to drain into stormwater systems rather than replenishing underground aquifers. Between May 1 and 15 this year, over 1.14 lakh water tankers were booked by consumers through the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB), with a daily average exceeding 7,610 bookings — similar to previous years. Officials confirmed that the rains had minimal impact on groundwater recharge, with most water flowing into drains instead of soaking into the soil. The groundwater in Hyderabad is classified as overexploited. Authorities have pointed to the lack of rainwater percolation due to urban development and inadequate implementation of Rain Water Harvesting Structures (RWHS). Though about 45–50% of houses and apartments have RWHS pits, many have become defunct due to poor maintenance. As borewells dry up during summer, the dependency on tankers continues. Officials said that any noteworthy recharge would require 10 to 15 consecutive days of rainfall. This means that occasional spells of rain are insufficient to restore groundwater levels. Recharge wells, or injection wells, are also being considered as a solution for direct percolation into deeper aquifers. HMWSSB has been promoting RWHS and public awareness on their benefits. The HMWSSB has urged the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation to enforce stricter compliance under the WALTA Act, particularly by verifying RWHS construction before granting Occupancy Certificates for buildings over 200 square metres. HMWSSB has also offered technical assistance for RWHS installation.
