Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Hyderabad Water Board Plans New Sewage Tariff
The water company in Hyderabad wants to start charging people separately for sewage services.
Right now, you pay for sewage based on your water bill.
The company spends a lot of money to run the sewage system, and they don't bring in enough money.
Because of this, they need to charge separately.
This means everyone, including homes and businesses, will pay for sewage to improve services and fix problems like overflowing drains.
Hyderabad's water board plans a separate sewage tariff.
The current sewage charge is 35% of the water bill, unchanged since 2011.
Monthly expenditure is about Rs 260 crore, with Rs 160 crore for power.
Revenue is around Rs 120 crore, leading to operational challenges.
Separate billing will apply to both residential and commercial units.
- Who
- The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB).
- What
- The HMWS&SB is planning to introduce a separate tariff for sewage services.
- When
- The plan is being implemented now.
- Where
- Hyderabad.
- Why
- To meet the growing operational and maintenance costs of sewage services.
- Organization
- HMWS&SB
- Current Sewage Charge
- 35% of water bill
- Monthly Expenditure
- Rs 260 crore (approx.)
- Monthly Revenue
- Rs 120 crore (approx.)
- Reason for Change
- To cover operation and maintenance costs