HMWSSB Resolves Water Supply Issues in Hyderabad

HMWSSB resolves water supply issues in Hyderabad, expedites pending tanker trips

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Neelima Eaty 12 Mar 2025 11:46 AM

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On March 11, 2025, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) Managing Director Ashok Reddy inspected the Hyder Nagar Reservoir after repairs were completed on a damaged 1500 mm diameter PSC pumping main. The repairs, necessitated by a water supply disruption, were completed by midnight and water supply was restored early the next day. Reddy acknowledged the disruption and emphasized the use of tankers to provide water to affected areas. He attributed the delay in repairs to the pipe's age and size, but commended the technical team for their successful efforts. Reddy later inspected the Quality Assurance Wing lab, recommending modern technology for streamlined testing processes. He also visited the staff college, training center, and library, directing necessary repairs. At the tanker filling station, Reddy learned of 265 pending trips due to the leakage and ordered their completion within 12 hours. He instructed the use of two shifts and suggested additional improvements like water waste redirection, CC flooring, and platform construction at filling points.

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) Managing Director Ashok Reddy inspected the Hyder Nagar Reservoir on March 11, 2025, following the completion of repairs to a 1500 mm diameter PSC pumping main at Mughal Restaurant on Old Bombay Highway, Hyderabad.

The repairs, which began after a disruption in water supply, were completed by midnight. Water supply was restored early on March 12, starting with online supply followed by distribution to the reservoirs.

MD Ashok Reddy acknowledged the disruption in water supply to certain areas during the shutdown, adding that tankers were used to provide water to affected locations. He explained that the delay in repairs was due to the large size and age (over 30 years) of the damaged pipe.

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Despite these challenges, the Water Board’s technical team successfully completed the repairs with the necessary equipment and materials, including welding machines and construction tools.

Ashok Reddy commended the Transmission Department officials and staff for their efforts in restoring the water supply and instructed that, should any areas still face shortages, tankers should continue to supply water.

Later, Ashok Reddy visited the Quality Assurance Wing (QAT) lab at the reservoir, where he reviewed water quality testing procedures. He recommended integrating modern technology into the testing process to streamline procedures and asked for proposals to upgrade the system.

MD Ashok Reddy also inspected the staff college building, training center, library, and classrooms on-site, directing that the necessary repairs be carried out.

At the tanker filling station, officials informed him of 265 pending trips due to the leakage. Ashok Reddy ordered that these be cleared within 12 hours and suggested deploying additional staff to work in two shifts if needed. He also instructed that the arrangements be made to direct water wastage at the filling point into nearby pits and recommended laying CC flooring and building a platform at the filling points.