Hyderabad Water Board Reviews Muski Lake Pollution
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has outlined a series of measures to address sewage pollution, improve drinking water supply and strengthen critical pipeline infrastructure, signalling a broader effort to enhance the city’s long-term water resilience amid rapid urban expansion.
During a public interaction, the HMWSSB Managing Director said the Board is preparing a long-term strategy to tackle sewage inflows into Muski Lake, an issue that has raised environmental concerns among nearby communities. Officials indicated that the pollution source is under technical review, with the objective of implementing a permanent solution rather than relying on temporary interventions. Urban water experts say restoring lakes requires more than diverting sewage. Sustainable lake management also depends on strengthening underground sewer networks, preventing illegal wastewater connections, expanding treatment capacity and maintaining natural water bodies as part of an integrated urban drainage system. Such measures improve water quality while supporting biodiversity and reducing environmental risks. The Board also addressed drinking water challenges in the Cyberabad region, where rapid residential and commercial growth has significantly increased demand for municipal water. Officials stated that the completion of the Godavari Phase II drinking water project, targeted for the end of 2027, is expected to enhance supply capacity and improve service reliability for households across the expanding western corridor of Hyderabad.
Water planners note that augmenting bulk water supply remains essential as Hyderabad continues to grow. However, they also emphasise that infrastructure expansion should be accompanied by efficient distribution networks, demand management and public participation in water conservation to ensure long-term sustainability. Another major infrastructure initiative involves strengthening the Gandipet Heritage Water Line and installing a new transmission pipeline along the road connecting My Home Avatar and the Sankataharana Hanuman Temple. The project requires excavation across the corridor to reinforce the ageing pipeline network and improve water delivery to the Shaikpet water treatment facilities. According to officials, the work is intended to increase operational reliability while supporting future demand in developing neighbourhoods. Efforts are being made to complete construction within the shortest possible timeframe to minimise inconvenience to commuters and local residents.
As Hyderabad’s urban footprint expands, investments in wastewater management, drinking water infrastructure and pipeline modernisation are becoming increasingly important for building climate-resilient cities. Urban development experts believe that combining pollution control with reliable water distribution and efficient asset management will be critical to ensuring sustainable growth while protecting natural water resources.
