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Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has directed government departments to adopt coordinated measures to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply and conserve freshwater and groundwater resources across Hyderabad's core urban region. The Green Tankers initiative will be launched on November 1.
Reviewing the city's drinking water supply situation at the Secretariat, the Chief Secretary instructed all government departments to use treated wastewater for construction, landscaping, cleaning and other non-drinking purposes.
He also directed officials to regularly monitor the quality of treated water supplied by Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs).
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HMDA to Submit Daily Reports
Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) Managing Director Ashok Reddy was asked to submit daily reports on treated water transportation and supply in million gallons per day (MGD). Ashok Reddy informed the meeting that the additional 40 MGD scheme under Mission Bhagiratha would be completed by November 15.
Bulk water supply to Urban Local Bodies merged into municipal corporations would continue until August next year.
The Water Board will provide treated water through Green Tankers on demand, with bookings also available through a dedicated mobile application.
As part of the Save Water Campaign, the government aims to reduce water consumption by 20% across households, institutions and industries through awareness and conservation initiatives. HYDRAA Commissioner Ranganath, MA&UD Secretary Sarfraz Ahmed and other senior officials attended the meeting.
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