Hyderabad’s Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) plans to launch Green Water Tanker services from November 1, supplying treated wastewater to construction sites, industries and parks through GPS-equipped tankers and an online booking system.
The service is intended to reduce dependence on groundwater and drinking water for activities that do not require potable supplies. Treated wastewater will be available for non-drinking uses, including plantation work, road cleaning and dust control, according to preparations reviewed by board managing director K. Ashok Reddy.
The board will first assess demand from construction sites, commercial complexes, government establishments and gated communities. It will then identify nearby government and private sewage treatment plants that can function as filling stations for the tankers.
Officials have been directed to arrange filling platforms, pumps and flow meters at these locations. Each tanker will carry special branding and GPS tracking so that its movement and use can be monitored. Electronic point-of-sale machines at filling stations will record the volume of water supplied.
A proposed mobile application will manage registrations, bookings, tanker allocation, digital payments and delivery confirmation. Customers who already own tankers will be allowed to use the service under prescribed rules, while those without vehicles will be able to book tankers registered with the HMWS&SB.
The operational framework places emphasis on tracking both the source and delivery of the treated water. Filling stations will record the quantity supplied, while GPS equipment and digital delivery confirmation are intended to provide the board with information on tanker movement and customer fulfilment.
Mr Reddy also directed officials to conduct continuous water-quality testing and run awareness campaigns for builders, industries and the public. The board’s preparations were reviewed on Friday amid concerns over El Nino conditions, and the initiative follows directions from Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
The proposed service comes as construction and urban maintenance activities continue to require substantial water for uses such as dust suppression, road cleaning and landscaping. By directing treated wastewater towards these purposes, the board is seeking to separate non-potable demand from the city’s drinking-water supply.
The immediate implementation work will involve estimating demand, identifying sewage treatment plants, installing filling infrastructure and finalising the rules for private tanker owners and HMWS&SB-registered vehicles. The board is also expected to complete the digital booking and payment arrangements before the planned November 1 launch.
