As part of the plan, only treated water from the sewage treatment plant (STP) will be used for construction, gardening and landscaping at Raheja Mindspace
Officials from the Water Board, GHMC, HMDA, revenue department and Pollution Control Board conduct a joint inspection of the Durgam Cheruvu and its surroundings on Tuesday.
Hyderabad: The state government has taken steps to protect Durgam Cheruvu from sewage contamination. Following instructions from Dana Kishore, municipal administration principal secretary, officials from various departments including the Water Board, GHMC, HMDA, lakes, revenue and Pollution Control Board conducted a joint inspection of the lake and its surroundings.
As part of the plan, only treated water from the sewage treatment plant (STP) will be used for construction, gardening and landscaping at Raheja Mindspace. HMWS&SB managing director Ashok Reddy instructed authorities to ensure that no untreated water enters the lake.
To manage sewage in the area, two sewage treatment plants (STPs) with a capacity of 5 and 7 MLD have been set up near the lake. The treated water is being released into the lake to help improve groundwater levels. To stop untreated sewage from flowing into the lake, the government is planning to build a large pipeline to carry sewage away from the lake. This project will be completed in three months.
Also, a stormwater drain will be constructed to ensure that rainwater does not carry pollutants into the lake during monsoons. GHMC will be responsible for this project, which is expected to be finished in three months. Residents near the lake will be asked to set up silt chambers to stop dirt from entering the lake’s drainage system.
The Raheja Group has been asked to check all the manholes around the lake. If any damage has occurred during construction or landscaping, it will be repaired in coordination with the Water Board. To make cleaning easier, the government will make sure that every fourth manhole is placed along the road.
To protect groundwater levels, the government will use treated water for park maintenance and tree growth. Raheja Mindspace will also have to use 100 per cent recycled water for its construction and landscaping needs. A special pipeline will be built to carry treated water from the lake’s STP for these uses. Additionally, GHMC and HMDA parks in the area will also use recycled water.
The inspection was attended by Water Board officials, GHMC officials, and other senior department representatives.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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