Hyderabad: Amid growing concerns over a looming water crisis, only 61 of an estimated 600 private sewage treatment plants (STPs) in Hyderabad, barely 10%, have registered with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB).The water board has set Oct 25 as the deadline for private STPs to complete mandatory registration. Water board managing director K Ashok Reddy has urged owners of unregistered STPs to complete the process immediately, warning that only a few days remain before the deadline.Registration is mandatory for STPs operating in apartments, gated communities, commercial complexes, hotels, hospitals, educational institutions, industries and other private establishments. The exercise aims to build a database of private STPs, including their treatment capacity, daily sewage treatment volumes, treated water consumption and the quantity of surplus treated water available for reuse.Focus on reuse of treated waterThe water board aims to increase the use of treated wastewater for non-potable purposes, including construction, industrial activities and garden maintenance, to reduce dependence on drinking water resources, particularly during the coming summer. As part of this initiative, the board is prioritising the utilisation of surplus treated water generated by private STPs. The registration process will help authorities assess the volume of treated water available and explore ways to channel it towards activities that do not require potable water.How to registerPrivate STP owners can register online through the water board’s website at https://hyderabadwater.dawc.in. Applicants must provide details such as the establishment’s name and address, contact information, STP capacity, daily wastewater treatment volume, treated water consumption and availability of surplus treated water.
