Manikonda’s Alkapur Township faces drinking water quality issues; Residents demand action
Manikonda: Residents of Alkapur Township, Manikonda, are facing ongoing issues with the quality of drinking water, raising public health concerns. Despite numerous complaints, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has yet to address the situation, leaving the community tense.
Shaik Aarif Mohammed, the General Secretary of the Alkapur Township Citizens Council, expressed his frustration with the Hyderabad Mail regarding the poor water quality, which poses a significant health threat. He stated that despite multiple requests for intervention, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has ignored the issue, leaving residents at risk of preventable health hazards. Furthermore, delays in issuing new water connections have complicated the situation. Many residents are still waiting for basic access to safe drinking water, with no action taken by the authorities.
Mohammed expressed concerns about the authorities’ failure to address the issue, which he believes exposes the community to unnecessary risks. He called for immediate measures to ensure the water supplied to Alkapur Township meets safety and health standards, guaranteeing clean and potable water for all households.
He also urged the HMWSSB to expedite issuing new water connections, enabling all residents to access safe drinking water without further delay. Additionally, he stressed the need for a transparent and efficient grievance redressal system to address residents’ complaints promptly and effectively.
Residents of Alkapur Township, Manikonda are facing severe issues with drinking water quality. Despite multiple complaints, @hmwssbgmom18 has neglected their responsibility, putting lives and health at risk. Who will be held accountable if an unforeseen incident occurs? pic.twitter.com/KTCdu00c0D
— THE CITIZENS COUNCIL (@THECCMANIKONDA) January 23, 2025
Ajay Reddy, a resident, echoed similar concerns, noting that the issue was not isolated to his apartment. After checking with neighboring apartments, he discovered they faced the same problem. Ajay Reddy explained that the issue was first raised 23 days ago and had been identified again recently.
He mentioned that the residents emptied their water tanks and had not noticed any odor. Ajay reported the issue to the local lineman, who promised to investigate and assured him that action would be taken to resolve the issue.
“Good morning, sir. To assist you further and provide updates on your complaint, could you please provide your Customer Account Number (CAN) or door number along with your contact information? We appreciate your cooperation.”
— HMWSSB (@HMWSSBOnline) January 23, 2025
The incident was also highlighted on X (formerly Twitter) by the Citizens Council (@THECCMANIKONDA), with a post reading, “Residents of Alkapur Township, Manikonda, are facing severe issues with drinking water quality. Despite multiple complaints, @hmwssbgmom18 has neglected their responsibility, putting lives and health at risk. Who will be held accountable if an unforeseen incident occurs?”
In response, the official HMWSSB handle acknowledged the concern, saying, “Good morning, sir. To assist you further and provide updates on your complaint, could you please provide your Customer Account Number (CAN) or door number along with your contact information? We appreciate your cooperation.”
With the community’s health and safety on the line, residents of Alkapur Township are demanding immediate action to ensure access to clean and safe drinking water.
