Sat Feb 07 03:26:58 UTC 2026: ### Hyderabad’s Water Security Enhanced with Godavari Project and Advanced Monitoring
The Story:
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) is implementing advanced monitoring technologies in the Godavari Drinking Water Supply Scheme Phase-2 & 3 project. This project, initiated in September 2025 by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, aims to augment Hyderabad’s drinking water supply by 20 tmcft and rejuvenate the Musi River and twin reservoirs (Osmansagar and Himayatsagar). The project includes constructing pump houses, laying a 3000 mm diameter pipeline for about 50 kms from Mallannasagar to Ghanpur, and building a water treatment plant.
Key Points:
- The Godavari Drinking Water Supply Scheme Phase-2 & 3 project will supply an additional 20 tmcft of drinking water to Hyderabad.
- 17.5 tmcft is allocated for Hyderabad’s drinking water needs, and 2.5 tmcft for rejuvenating the Musi River and filling Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs.
- The project involves an outlay of ₹7,360 crore.
- Pipes will be uniquely numbered, geo-tagged, and monitored via a dedicated mobile application.
- Ultrasonic flaw detection tests are being conducted to ensure pipeline joint strength.
Key Takeaways:
- Hyderabad is proactively addressing its water security needs through large-scale infrastructure projects.
- The project incorporates technology for real-time monitoring and quality control.
- The initiative aims to address not only drinking water needs but also environmental concerns related to river and reservoir health.
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