HMWS&SB identifies illegal borewell operations in Himayat Sagar FTL
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board has taken action against illegal borewell operations in the Full Tank Level of Himayat Sagar reservoir. Inspections revealed unauthorized borewells and a seized storage tank used for commercial water distribution. An FIR has been filed, and officials are intensifying monitoring to prevent further violations.
- ▪Illegal borewell operations were detected in the Full Tank Level of Himayat Sagar reservoir.
- ▪Two unauthorized borewells and a storage tank for commercial water distribution were found and seized.
- ▪An FIR was registered against an individual for violating groundwater protection norms.
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Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) has initiated action after detecting illegal borewell operations within the Full Tank Level (FTL) and buffer zones of Himayat Sagar reservoir, on Sunday.It was found that groundwater was being extracted illegally and supplied for commercial use through water tankers. According to officials, field inspections conducted around Himayat Sagar village revealed two unauthorised borewells located at FTL points 33 and 34.A storage tank used for commercial water distribution was also seized during the operation.
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