Study begins to set up water recycling plants in Hyderabad

Gujarat-based private agency, Multi Mantech International Private Limited has been awarded the contract for conducting feasibility studies for setting up of water recycling plants for a cluster of IT companies, government offices, industries, big residential complexes, gated communities etc. in the city.

“The idea is to treat and recycle sewerage water and sell it at a lower price to citizens. This will bring down the usage of drinking water for flushing, gardening and washing purposes and most importantly, reduce the burden on exploration of ground water,” said Water Board engineer-in-chief M. Satyanarayana.

The Water Board had announced nearly a year back that it would be coming out with a policy making it mandatory for every apartment complex with more than 20 flats to have mini-water recycling plants.

Employing Mantech to conduct feasibility studies is the first step towards formulating a comprehensive policy, officials said. The water recycled by these plants would be utilised for non-drinking purposes like washing, flushing, watering gardens, supplying to industries etc.

If the scheme is implemented in multi-storeyed residential complexes, big gated communities and commercial complexes, it is expected to save a minimum of 20 crore litres of water every day, added officials. Water Board chief general manager (Projects) Sridhar Babu said Mantech had also been given the task of suggesting the size of recycling plants to suit the requirements of a city like Hyderabad.

The studies will also cover the existing Sewerage Treatment Plants at Amberpet, Nagole, Nalla Cheruvu, Attapur and Hussain Sagar. The firm will submit the project report in six months.

SOURCE:
DC