Andhra Pradesh approves treated wastewater reuse policy for all 123 urban bodies to boost water security
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the policy on Reuse of Treated Used Water, 2026, introducing a comprehensive framework for the collection, treatment, allocation, pricing, monitoring and reuse of treated wastewater across all 123 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, said on Thursday (June 25, 2026). Visakhapatnam’s toxic stormwater drains threaten ecosystemThe policy also aims to curb the discharge of untreated wastewater into natural water bodies and reduce dependence on freshwater sources.The government has set phased targets to ensure that at least 20% of urban water demand is met through treated used water.
- ▪The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the policy on Reuse of Treated Used Water, 2026, introducing a comprehensive framework for the collection, treatment, allocation, pricing, monitoring and reuse of treated wastewater across all 123
- ▪Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, said on Thursday (June 25, 2026).
- ▪Visakhapatnam’s toxic stormwater drains threaten ecosystemThe policy also aims to curb the discharge of untreated wastewater into natural water bodies and reduce dependence on freshwater sources.The government has set phased targets to ensu
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The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the policy on Reuse of Treated Used Water, 2026, introducing a comprehensive framework for the collection, treatment, allocation, pricing, monitoring and reuse of treated wastewater across all 123 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The policy is aimed at strengthening long-term water security, reducing freshwater consumption, promoting a circular economy and supporting climate-resilient urban development under the Swarna Andhra Vision 2047 of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu.The policy seeks to transform treated wastewater into a valuable resource for non-potable uses, including industrial use, construction, landscaping, municipal services, parks, road cleaning, fire-fighting, railway yards, bus depots, ports and, where feasible, agriculture, S.
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