HMWSSB launches rainwater harvesting initiative in Malkajgiri to enhance groundwater levels - The HinduPublished - July 17, 2026 06:58 pm IST - HYDERABADThe Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) on Friday launched a special initiative in the Malkajgiri region to boost groundwater levels.As part of it, recharge pits are being constructed around dried-up borewells to channel rainwater collected from nearby rooftops directly into the ground using the injection method.In Malkajgiri, a total of 181 borewells were identified for the program and so far, 53 have been converted into recharge structures. Officials said work is underway at another 62 borewells, and the remaining 66 are yet to be taken up.As per the plan, the target was to set up 50 recharge pits per circle, and till date about 60 have been set up. Director (Operations) Vasa Satyanarayana stated that these model structures have been implemented in areas such as Hastinapuram, Hanuman Nagar, Agriculture Colony, Self-Finance Colony, Swaroop Nagar, and Indraprastha Colony.Resident fined for wasting waterIn a separate development, the HMWS&SB has imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on a residential building owner on Jubilee Hills Road No 33 here, reportedly for wasting water.It was found that the resident, in the O&M Division-6, was washing the building’s premises using drinking water. The Board reminded the residents of the provisions of the Water Board Act 1989 for its judicious use, and that a repeat offence would also lead to disconnection of the line, in addition to legal action. The resident was directed to pay the fine within seven days.Published - July 17, 2026 06:58 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }