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HMWSSB fixes sewage leak in Shaikpet, Hyderabad
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 04:47 AM
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The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board has repaired a sewage leak reported in the Shaikpet area of Hyderabad, restoring normal flow and preventing further contamination.
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) announced that the sewage leak identified in Shaikpet, a residential locality in Hyderabad, has been fully repaired. Engineers mobilised after receiving complaints from residents and confirmed that the faulty pipeline was replaced and the surrounding area was decontaminated.
Local authorities monitored the site for several hours to ensure that water flow returned to normal and that no further seepage occurred. The board also conducted a thorough inspection of nearby sewer lines to preempt any similar issues.
Residents expressed relief that the problem was addressed promptly, noting that the leak had caused foul odour and inconvenience. HMWSSB officials reiterated their commitment to maintaining the city's sanitation infrastructure and urged citizens to report any future anomalies.
The swift resolution is expected to prevent health hazards and maintain the cleanliness of the neighbourhood, aligning with the board's ongoing efforts to upgrade Hyderabad's water and sewerage network.
Local authorities monitored the site for several hours to ensure that water flow returned to normal and that no further seepage occurred. The board also conducted a thorough inspection of nearby sewer lines to preempt any similar issues.
Residents expressed relief that the problem was addressed promptly, noting that the leak had caused foul odour and inconvenience. HMWSSB officials reiterated their commitment to maintaining the city's sanitation infrastructure and urged citizens to report any future anomalies.
The swift resolution is expected to prevent health hazards and maintain the cleanliness of the neighbourhood, aligning with the board's ongoing efforts to upgrade Hyderabad's water and sewerage network.