Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Hyderabad Residents Complain of Polluted Water for Over a Month
People in the Old City of Hyderabad have been getting dirty water from their taps for over a month.
The water looks polluted, smells bad, and is not safe to use.
Residents have told the Water Board about the problem many times, but the water is still dirty.
The Water Board said they would fix it, but nothing has been done yet.
Now, people have to buy clean water because the tap water is not good.
Old City residents in Hyderabad have been receiving polluted drinking water for over a month.
The water is reportedly mixed with particles, has a foul smell, and is unusable for any purpose.
Residents have filed multiple complaints to the Water Board with no rectification of the issue.
The Water Board acknowledged the issue on social media, but no action has been taken.
Residents are forced to purchase water cans due to the ongoing problem.
- Who
- Residents of Old City and the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB).
- What
- Residents are receiving polluted drinking water.
- When
- For over a month.
- Where
- Old City, Hyderabad.
- Why
- The cause of the polluted water is not stated in the articles.
Residents
Water Board
Water Quality
Residents
Dirty and unusable water supply
Water Board
Water Board acknowledges issue
- Affected Areas
- Moghalpura, Alijah Kotla, Yakutpura, Shalibanda, Qazipura, Doodh Bowli, Sultan Shahi
- Complaint Response
- Water Board acknowledged issue but took no action
- Resident Frustration
- Increased due to lack of resolution