Don’t use drinking water for cleaning; Jubilee Hills resident fined Rs 5,000

Hyderabad: Cracking down on the misuse of potable water, the Water Board has imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on a resident in Jubilee Hills for using drinking water for non-essential purposes such as washing floors.

Action based on public complaints

Officials stated that the action was taken following complaints received from citizens through WhatsApp and social media platforms.

The complaints highlighted instances where drinking water supplied by the Board was being used to clean floors, cellars and open areas in residential and commercial premises.

Violation detected in Jubilee Hills

Acting on a complaint received on Tuesday, authorities inspected a residence in Jubilee Hills registered under the name of Dasari Tanuja Reddy.

During the inspection, officials found that drinking water was being used to wash the floor, violating Water Board regulations.

Subsequently, a fine of Rs 5,000 was imposed on the resident.

Strict enforcement and monitoring

The Water Board has warned that stringent action will be taken against anyone found misusing drinking water. Officials said that multiple complaints are being received regularly, prompting increased vigilance.

General Managers have been directed to conduct inspections in their respective jurisdictions during water supply hours. Field staff are monitoring usage and notices are being issued immediately upon detecting violations, followed by penalties.

Public urged to report violations

Citizens are encouraged to report instances of drinking water misuse. Complaints can be lodged via WhatsApp at +91 99499 30003 or through the Metro Customer Care number 155313.

Authorities reiterated that conserving drinking water is a shared responsibility and urged residents to use it judiciously, especially amid rising demand.