HMWSSB Supplies 11.07 Lakh Litres Of Treated Water Through Green Tankers
The water was supplied from 18 sewage treatment plants (STPs) to meet government and private requirements: Reports
HYDERABAD: The HMWS&SB said it had supplied 11.07 lakh litres of treated water through its green tanker initiative on Monday, the second day of the programme. Seventy-nine tankers made 124 trips three regions of the city until 6.30 pm.
The water was supplied from 18 sewage treatment plants (STPs) to meet government and private requirements. Of the total 1,107 kilolitres supplied, 609.5 kilolitres went to government departments and 497.5 kilolitres to private users.
The Cyberabad region recorded the highest supply at 505 kilolitres through 34 trips by 14 tankers. Hyderabad region 295.5 kilolitres through 54 trips using 36 tankers and Malkajgiri 306.5 kilolitres through 36 trips using 29 tankers.
The board is encouraging the use of treated water for construction activities, parks, gardening, landscaping and other non-drinking purposes to reduce dependence on drinking water sources. Officials will monitor the programme daily by reviewing the number of tankers deployed, trips completed, quantity of water supplied and demand from government departments and private organisations in each region.
