From filth to metals: Hyderabad drinking water sources a cocktail of toxins; sewage, effluents and ageing pipelines to blame

Hyderabad's water supply faces severe contamination from multiple sources, including untreated sewage in Osmansagar and industrial effluents in Krishna and Godavari rivers. Ageing pipelines further risk cross-contamination, posing a significant threat to public health. Urgent action is needed to address these pollution hotspots and infrastructure issues.

From filth to metals: Hyderabad drinking water sources a cocktail of toxins; sewage, effluents and ageing pipelines to blame
Hyderabad's water supply faces severe contamination from multiple sources, including untreated sewage in Osmansagar and industrial effluents in Krishna and Godavari rivers. Ageing pipelines further risk cross-contamination, posing a significant threat to public health. Urgent action is needed to address these pollution hotspots and infrastructure issues.