Hyderabad to tap treated water for data centres

HYDERABAD: As Hyderabad cements its position as one of India’s fastest-growing hubs for data centres, IT infrastructure and advanced manufacturing, an unexpected resource is emerging at the centre of its growth story: treated wastewater.

To meet the rising demand for industrial water while conserving freshwater resources, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has drawn up an ambitious plan to develop treated wastewater conveyance and distribution infrastructure.