The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has imposed a fine of ₹20,000 on Paradise Hotel in Secunderabad for allegedly misusing drinking water supplied by the civic authority. The action followed an inspection by officials from Division 16 of the board’s Khairatabad zone on October 26.
According to reports, officials detected the misuse of drinking water at the hotel during the inspection. The establishment is registered with the Water Board under Consumer Account Number (CAN) 612182839.
Following the inspection, the board imposed the penalty and advised the hotel management to use drinking water judiciously and prevent further wastage. Officials also warned that any repeat violations would invite stricter action under the applicable rules.
The specific activity that led to the penalty was not detailed in the reports available at the time of publication.
Hyderabad Steps Up Action Against Drinking Water Wastage
The action against Paradise Hotel comes amid an intensified campaign by HMWSSB to prevent the wastage of potable water across Hyderabad. The board has been conducting inspections and imposing penalties on consumers and commercial establishments found wasting drinking water.
On October 18, the Water Board fined Fore-Fathers Pub on Jubilee Hills Road No. 45 ₹20,000 for wasting drinking water while washing its premises. Authorities also disconnected the pub’s water connection and stopped commercial tanker supplies, according to media reports.
The board has also announced plans to penalise water tankers that waste drinking water during transportation. From November 1, 2026, tanker operators found wasting water are expected to face a ₹5,000 fine, with repeat violations potentially leading to cancellation of registration.
These measures are intended to discourage the avoidable loss of treated drinking water and encourage responsible consumption.
Water Supply Concerns Put Conservation in Focus
Hyderabad’s water-conservation drive comes amid concerns over poor rainfall, declining groundwater availability and pressure on reservoir supplies. These factors have increased the importance of conserving available drinking water and reducing losses across the distribution system.
In a report published on October 27, The New Indian Express said HMWSSB had received 50 complaints about water wastage over the preceding two weeks and imposed penalties totalling ₹2.5 lakh. The reported complaints included floor washing, the use of illegal motors, sump overflows and overhead tank overflows.
The Water Board has urged residents, businesses and other consumers to repair leakages, prevent tank overflows and avoid using potable water for activities that can be carried out with treated wastewater.
Pipeline Leakage in Sultan Bazaar Also Draws Attention
The issue of drinking-water wastage has also raised questions about civic infrastructure and accountability.
Separately, India Today reported on October 26 that repair work had begun on a leaking drinking-water pipeline in Sultan Bazaar after treated municipal water had reportedly been flowing onto the streets for more than two years. Residents and traders had raised repeated complaints about the leakage and the difficulties it caused in the busy commercial area.
The developments highlight two aspects of water conservation: preventing avoidable wastage by consumers and ensuring that civic authorities respond promptly to leaks in public infrastructure.
Water Board Warns Against Further Violations
HMWSSB has advised Paradise Hotel to use drinking water responsibly and warned that further instances of misuse could result in additional action under the applicable regulations.
The penalty forms part of the board’s wider effort to improve water conservation as Hyderabad faces concerns over water availability. The effectiveness of the campaign will depend on consistent enforcement, timely repairs and cooperation from commercial establishments, households and public authorities.