HMWS&SB Fines Jubilee Hills Resident ₹5,000 for Wasting Drinking Water
The water board has advised that drinking water should be used sparingly only for drinking and household needs
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) is taking action to curb the misuse of drinking water.
It is reviewing complaints received from the public and, upon confirming violations at the field level, initiating measures as per regulations. As part of this, it has imposed a Rs.5,000 fine on a resident in the Jubilee Hills area for wasting drinking water.
Local residents lodged a complaint with the Water Board's WhatsApp number, stating that drinking water was being used to clean the premises at Road No. 57, Plot No. 1152, within the Jubilee Hills Circle and Jubilee Hills Ward limits.
In response to the complaint, Water Board officials conducted a field investigation. Upon confirming the misuse of drinking water there, they imposed a Rs. 5,000 fine on the concerned resident.
By taking action from complaint receipt through field inquiry, violation confirmation, and fine imposition, the Water Board has made it clear that it will not overlook the misuse of drinking water.
It has advised that drinking water should be used sparingly only for drinking and household needs. It has warned that wasting drinking water on tasks like cleaning house premises or roads will invite action as per regulations.
Public Should Keep Watch on Water Misuse
The Water Board has appealed to the public to provide information to its WhatsApp number 99499 30003 with relevant photos, videos, details of individuals or organizations, the location of the incident, and the full address if they witness any instances of drinking water wastage or misuse anywhere. It has also informed that complaints can be registered via the customer care number 155313.
It has clarified that every complaint received from the public will be reviewed, necessary field investigations will be conducted, and if violations are confirmed, action will be taken as per regulations. It has assured that the details of individuals providing information will be kept completely confidential.
The Water Board has urged that conserving drinking water is everyone's responsibility and that the public should be partners in curbing water wastage.