Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Hyderabad fines Rs 5,000 for wasting drinking water
The Hyderabad Water Board has fined someone Rs 5,000 for wasting drinking water while washing a building's premises.
They found out during an inspection and said the fine must be paid within seven days.
The Water Board wants everyone to use drinking water carefully and not waste it on cleaning roads or vehicles.
If people keep breaking the rules, they might even cut off the water supply.
The Board is trying to make sure everyone uses water wisely.
Hyderabad Water Board fined Rs 5,000 for wasting drinking water on Jubilee Hills Road No. 33.
The fine must be paid within seven days of receiving the notice.
The Water Board Act-1989 empowers officials to inspect premises and impose fines for misuse of water.
Repeated violations could lead to disconnection of water and sewerage connections.
Residents are urged to use drinking water judiciously and avoid using it for cleaning premises and roads.
- Who
- Hyderabad Water Board
- What
- Imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 for wasting drinking water
- When
- After an inspection by Water Board O&M Division-6 officials
- Where
- Jubilee Hills Road No. 33, Hyderabad
- Why
- To promote judicious use of drinking water and prevent misuse
Water Board's Strict Enforcement
Residents' Perspective on Water Usage
Water Conservation
Water Board's Strict Enforcement
The Water Board emphasizes the importance of conserving drinking water and has imposed fines to deter misuse.
Residents' Perspective on Water Usage
Residents may argue that the fine is excessive and that they were unaware of the regulations.
- Location
- Jubilee Hills Road No. 33, Hyderabad
- Fine Amount
- Rs 5,000
- Payment Deadline
- Within seven days of receiving the notice
- Relevant Act
- Water Board Act-1989
- Penalties for Repeated Violations
- Disconnection of drinking water and sewerage connections, further action under Section 42 of the Act