HMWS&SB to Use Robotic Technology to Detect Pollution, Leakages in Water Supply

Hyderabad: In a bid to check complaints of contaminated drinking water, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) has rolled out a special action plan anchored on robotic pipe inspection technology to detect pollution sources and leakages at an early stage.

Chairing a review meeting at the Water Board headquarters in Khairatabad on Saturday, managing director Ashok Reddy said the objective was to bring complaints related to contaminated water supply down to zero and move towards a water pollution-free city. He directed officials to use robotic technology to identify problem spots and analyse complaint patterns received over the last two years.

The MD instructed officials to conduct a detailed analysis of contaminated water complaints received by the MCC, identify areas reporting frequent issues, and trace the root causes. Division-wise data on aging and damaged

pipelines are to be compiled, especially in localities where complaints have been reported repeatedly.

Officials were asked to prepare plans to replace old and weakened pipelines and submit a time-bound action plan immediately. Ashok Reddy said reconstruction and replacement of old pipelines should be completed within the next two months, and estimates for new pipeline works should be submitted promptly for approval.

He said the board has already introduced a robotic pollution identification machine, also known as a pipe inspection camera system, to detect contamination and leakages inside pipelines. The technology will help officials quickly identify faults in the water supply network and resolve issues before they affect consumers, he added.