Illegal Water Extraction Under HYDRAA Scanner, 7 Borewells, 6 Sumps Removed in Tellapur

Officials also seized water tankers and registered cases against unauthorised groundwater suppliers following residents' complaints over extraction and rash driving.

Illegal water extraction under HYDRAA scanner: 7 borewells, 6 sumps removed in Tellapur. (Supplied)

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Hyderabad: Unauthorised groundwater extraction and commercial water supply operations have come under HYDRAA's scanner, with the agency removing seven illegal borewells and demolishing six water sumps at two locations in Tellapur village of Sangareddy district.

During the operation, officials removed the borewell pipelines, sealed the boreholes by filling them with earth and demolished the storage structures used for the operations. Water tankers were also seized, and cases were registered against those involved.

HYDRAA has been keeping a watch on unauthorised borewells to prevent individuals from extracting groundwater without mandatory permissions and selling it commercially. The measures aim to protect groundwater resources and ensure the locals do not face difficulties in accessing water.

The action follows concerns raised by residents over excessive groundwater extraction and the movement of water tankers. Several people had complained about rash driving by tankers transporting water extracted from unauthorised borewells.

Residents of several colonies and gated communities welcomed the action, stating that the measures had addressed concerns over their safety and the unrestricted movement of water tankers.

Residents have also urged authorities to stop unauthorised water extraction and commercial supply operations in areas surrounding lakes and ponds.

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