Hyderabad: Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) managing director on Wednesday, April 9 warned against use of motors to draw water illegally during summer season.
From April 15, the board will launch a special drive termed “Motor-Free Tap Water” to stop such practices. HMWSSB managing director Ashok Reddy said misuse of motors disrupts water pressure and affects supply to other households.
He warned that motors found during inspections would be seized immediately and a fine of Rs.5,000 would be imposed. Repeat offenders may also face police action.
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“The water board has noticed that automatic and high-speed motors are being used in several areas, depriving households at the end of supply lines of adequate water,” the MD said in a meeting at the water board office.
Though the board is supplying enough water, many people are facing low pressure because of these illegal practices.
To tackle this, the drive will be conducted in four phases, during which officials will conduct door-to-door inspections. If a motor is found, the fine will be added to the consumer’s next water bill.
A special mobile app has also been developed to monitor violations. Field staff can upload photos of illegal motor use, overflowing tanks, and water wastage. The app will also allow citizens to report such misuse directly in the future.
