Madhapur Apartments Harvest Rainwater, Cut Tanker Use

Hyderabad: A rainwater harvesting project implemented at an apartment complex in Madhapur is expected to improve water security for residents and reduce dependence on private water tankers, officials said.

Beverly Springs Apartments in the Beverly Hills area had relied heavily on tankers last summer, spending nearly ₹1 lakh to meet daily requirements. In response, residents and officials explored a long‑term solution to recurring shortages.

With technical support from the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB), the complex installed a harvesting pit and an injection borewell. Rainwater collected from rooftops was connected to a centralised system designed to recharge groundwater and improve borewell sustainability.

Officials said the project has already shown signs of improving groundwater levels and enhancing borewell recharge capacity. Residents expressed hope that shortages would reduce significantly by next summer.

The initiative is expected to lower dependence on tankers and cut maintenance costs while making better use of rainwater that would otherwise go to waste.

Apartment association representative Gaddam Prakash Reddy thanked residents, committee members and HMWSSB officials for supporting the project. He acknowledged the guidance of Satyanarayana, the board’s special officer for rainwater harvesting structures, in planning and implementing the initiative.

Water board officials said the project demonstrates how rainwater harvesting can provide a sustainable solution to urban water scarcity. They urged households and apartment complexes to install similar systems to conserve groundwater and improve long‑term water security. Wider adoption, they added, could ease pressure on resources and mitigate future shortages in urban areas.