Compiled from reports by Deccan Chronicle and Hyderabad Mail. See the original articles linked below.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed that treated water be used for non-potable purposes from November 1, Deccan Chronicle and Hyderabad Mail reported on October 28, 2026. The instruction came at a review meeting on sewage treatment plants (STPs) and the use of treated water.
Where treated water is to be used
Hyderabad Mail reported that the Chief Minister told civic bodies in Greater Hyderabad to use treated water for landscaping, road cleaning and the upkeep of public spaces. It said officials are to supply treated water to government offices, including the State Secretariat and the Chief Minister's camp office, as well as to parks and data centres.
Deccan Chronicle wrote that government offices are to use 100 percent treated water for non-potable needs, with the orders to be carried out from November 1 through December. It listed landscaping and road cleaning along the Outer Ring Road, at the Secretariat, at the Chief Minister's office and in public parks among the uses, and said the approach extends to the Railways, Metro Rail and data centres. Hyderabad Mail said officials were asked to assess the water needs of the Railways and Metro Rail so that both use treated water for non-drinking purposes.
Permits and plant operations
Both outlets report that use of treated water is to be made a requirement in the approval of building permits.
On the running of the plants, Deccan Chronicle said the Chief Minister asked for artificial intelligence to be used without compromising water quality, a special officer at each plant, and links between the plants and a command control centre. Hyderabad Mail gave a similar account. Both say HYDRAA is to monitor the plants and that treated-water tankers are to be tracked.
Deccan Chronicle added that the Chief Minister asked for solar power to be examined for the plants and for private STPs to be encouraged. Hyderabad Mail said he asked officials to study solar power and to involve private agencies in building sewage treatment plants.
Outreach and drinking water
Deccan Chronicle reported plans for a publicity campaign and a toll-free helpline. Hyderabad Mail likewise mentioned awareness campaigns and a toll-free enquiry number.
Water Board officials briefed the meeting on the availability of drinking water, according to Deccan Chronicle. That outlet said the Chief Minister wanted no shortage of drinking water and continuous monitoring of supply. Hyderabad Mail reported that Water Board officials were told to plan for future drinking water demand and prevent shortages.
Both outlets say senior officials attended, among them Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju, who was named by Deccan Chronicle.
Sources
- CM Revanth Directs Mandatory Use Of Treated STP Water In Govt Offices (Deccan Chronicle, 2026-10-28)
- Telangana CM orders mandatory use of treated water for non-potable needs from November 1 (Hyderabad Mail, 2026-10-28)
This article was compiled with AI assistance from the reports listed above and reviewed by GMA before publishing.