Meerpet 2BHK residents endure water woes for 3 years

Hyderabad:For the past three years, residents of the 2BHK housing complex near Rythu Bazaar at Meerpet have been struggling without access to drinking water. Despite repeated complaints and appeals to authorities, the issue remains unresolved. Families living here are forced to rely on private water tankers, spending a lot of money just to meet their daily water needs.

The 2BHK or double-bedroom houses were built by the BRS government in December 2021 to accommodate 80 underprivileged families who were previously living in huts. The housing complex has five blocks, with each block housing 16 families.

However, a proper water pipeline was never laid, the estimated cost of laying the pipeline and providing connections would cost around `33 lakh, but the Meerpet Municipal Corporation has not been able to allocate the required funds.

Since then, the residents have been depending on private water suppliers, the residents say that it has become a financial burden for them. Lakshmamma, a resident, said, “We live on limited incomes and spending so much on water is unbearable. On top of that, we have to carry water buckets to the upper floors. It’s exhausting.”

Another resident spoke about the challenges faced by the poorest families in the complex. “Some families here are so poor that they cannot afford to buy water. They are forced to fetch water from nearby colonies. We have met officials multiple times but no one has taken action,” he said.

Saroja. L, another resident, shared her frustration over the lack of basic facilities. “This issue has been dragging on for years. All we want is a proper water connection. Is it too much to ask for basic necessities?”

The residents are now asking the government and local authorities to take immediate action and provide water connections to their homes. They believe that addressing this issue is important for improving their living conditions.