CM KCR instructs building of dedicated drinking water reservoir for Greater Hyderabad

At a review meeting held at Pragathi Bhavan here on Monday, the CM suggested that Godavari water from Mallanna Sagar and Konda Pochampally Reservoirs be released to fill up the proposed reservoir whenever it is required and from time to time, an official statement here said.

He also instructed the Irrigation, RWS officers to immediately prepare estimates on the proposed reservoir, pipes etc., after having a joint meeting. The CM also instructed that every household within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) be given drinking water connection.

“As on date, we are diverting water from Krishna and Godavari Rivers from a far away distance to Hyderabad. Despite this, these are not fulfilling the drinking water needs of people in Hyderabad. This should not happen in future. Mallanna Sagar and Konda Pochampally reservoirs are getting water from the Kaleswaram project. The government has issued orders allocating 10 per cent of the water for the drinking water purposes. Hence, from these two reservoirs drinking water should be supplied to Hyderabad," the statement quoting Mr Rao said.

He also directed the officials to construct a reservoir and water treatment plant at Kesavaram.

"The drinking water should be supplied to the city through the plant. For this, the officials should prepare the estimates forthwith. While diverting water from Krishna and Godavari rivers, a reservoir should be constructed simultaneously,” the CM instructed the officials.