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Hyderabad water board fines company ₹20,000 for using drinking water to clean floors
The Hyderabad water board fined Akshayakalpa Farms ₹20,000 after finding drinking water used to clean floors at its premises in Jubilee Hills.
The board also temporarily disconnected the company’s sewage connection as part of its action against water misuse.
It is stepping up inspections ahead of possible summer water challenges and urging people to save potable water.
Drinking water should be kept for essentials such as drinking and cooking, the board said.
For cleaning, gardening and other non-essential uses, it advised using treated water from sewage treatment plants.
Citywide inspections will continue, and the board says establishments found misusing drinking water may face strict action.
Residents can report water wastage by sending details, photos or videos to the board’s WhatsApp number, 99499 30003.
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board fined Akshayakalpa Farms and Foods Private Limited ₹20,000 for using drinking water to clean floors.
Officials found the practice at the company’s premises in Journalist Colony, Jubilee Hills.
The Board temporarily disconnected the premises’ sewage connection.
The action was part of inspections intended to curb drinking-water waste ahead of potential water availability challenges during the upcoming summer.
- Who
- The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board fined Akshayakalpa Farms and Foods Private Limited.
- What
- The company was fined ₹20,000 for using drinking water to clean floors, and its sewage connection was temporarily disconnected.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Journalist Colony, Road No. 70, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
- Why
- The Board said it was curbing drinking-water waste and conserving supplies ahead of potential water availability challenges during the upcoming summer.
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Officials found drinking water being used to clean floors at the company’s premises.
The Board imposed a ₹20,000 fine and temporarily disconnected the premises’ sewage connection.
- Company
- Akshayakalpa Farms and Foods Private Limited
- Fine
- ₹20,000
- Location
- Journalist Colony, Road No. 70, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
- Additional action
- Sewage connection temporarily disconnected
- Report water wastage
- WhatsApp 99499 30003