Efforts to revitalize the Musi River in Hyderabad, akin to the successful transformation of the River Thames in London, are underway. A significant aspect of this endeavor involves addressing the pollution caused by human and industrial waste, which has turned the river’s water black.
Installation of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs):
The project aims to install new sewage treatment plants (STPs) along the 55-km stretch of the Musi River, extending from Narsingi to Gowrelli. The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has sanctioned 39 additional STPs under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme, supplementing the 31 STPs previously sanctioned by the state government.
Implementation and Progress:
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) is tasked with implementing the STP component of the project. The board is responsible for developing an interceptor network along the river to divert sewage into the STPs. Currently, four STPs are operational, with the rest at various stages of completion.
Utility Zone and Pipeline Network:
To facilitate the installation of the interceptor network, an area of 50 meters on either side of the river will be designated as the utility zone for laying the pipeline network.
Fresh Water Flow Proposal:
One proposal involves pumping water from the Godavari River into the Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs. Additionally, there is consideration for releasing small quantities of water from these reservoirs into the Musi River to maintain a flow of cleaner water. This proposal also aims to link the Krishna and Godavari rivers.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers:
- What is a major concern addressed in the efforts to rejuvenate the Musi River?
- A) Soil erosion
- B) Pollution from waste
- C) Flooding
- D) Deforestation
- Answer: B) Pollution from waste
- How many new sewage treatment plants (STPs) have been sanctioned under the AMRUT scheme for the Musi River project?
- A) 20
- B) 39
- C) 10
- D) 50
- Answer: B) 39
- Who is responsible for implementing the STP component of the Musi River project?
- A) State Environment Department
- B) Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
- C) Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB)
- D) Central Pollution Control Board
- Answer: C) Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB)
- What is the proposed utility zone width designated for laying the pipeline network along the Musi River?
- A) 100 meters
- B) 25 meters
- C) 50 meters
- D) 75 meters
- Answer: C) 50 meters
- What is one proposed solution for maintaining a flow of cleaner water in the Musi River?
- A) Diverting water from the Krishna River
- B) Pumping water from the Musi River
- C) Releasing water from the Godavari River into nearby reservoirs
- D) Building dams along the Musi River
- Answer: C) Releasing water from the Godavari River into nearby reservoirs