Hyderabad: Residents in various areas of the city, especially in the Old City, are facing a serious issue with polluted water coming from their taps. This problem has persisted for over a month, and despite repeated complaints, the Water Board has not resolved the issue.
Many locals believe the contamination is due to the lack of a proper drainage system. Overflowing sewage is sometimes mixing with the drinking water supply. The affected areas include Sultan Shahi, Yakutpura, Moghalpura, Falaknuma, Chandrayangutta, Mehdipatnam, Nampally, Tolichowki, Shaikpet, and Mallepally.
Residents have reported various waterborne diseases as a result of this contamination. Despite raising their concerns with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB), no action has been taken to fix the problem.
“We have been receiving polluted water with a foul smell. Even after bringing this to the attention of the Water Board, nothing has been done,” said Anil Neelam, a resident of Nampally.
On social media, Mohammed Ahmed posted a picture showing the polluted water coming from a drinking water tap in Sultan Shahi and nearby areas like Moghalpura and Shalibanda. He mentioned that people’s lives were at risk due to the contaminated water, and he tagged the HMWSSB, urging them to take action.
In response to his post, the Water Board stated that a complaint had been registered, and the local section manager in Moghalpura had been informed on October 11. However, no further action has been taken since then. Ahmed said residents in these areas have been receiving only polluted water for the past two months, forcing them to buy drinking water.
Nayeem Pasha, a resident of Moghalpura, expressed his frustration, saying, “The water problem never ends. Sometimes, we get black-colored water that is not safe for drinking or even other uses. We have to buy water cans because of this, and despite complaining, officials just say it’s muddy water, not contamination.”
Residents are growing increasingly frustrated as the issue remains unresolved. Many feel that their concerns are being ignored, and they are left with no choice but to continue purchasing water for daily use.
