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As a sustainable solution for the treatment of nalas, lakes and urban drains under the jurisdiction of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB), Managing Director K. Ashok Reddy on Friday reviewed the performance of the 1 MLD pilot project being implemented using Japan's advanced Bio-Lace technology. He held detailed discussions with officials on the results achieved through the pilot project, improvements in water quality, and the future course of action.



The review meeting was held at the HMWSSB Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) premises in Fatehnagar and was attended by representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), technical experts from TBR Co., Ltd., Japan, and senior officials of HMWSSB.



Implemented with the support of JICA and TBR Co., Ltd., Japan, the project marks the first-ever pilot demonstration in India of the internationally proven Bio-Lace technology for the treatment of flowing polluted nala water. The pilot project was undertaken in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between JICA, HMWSSB and TBR.



Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ashok Reddy said the Bio-Lace technology, which has already been successfully used for the restoration of more than 400 rivers and waterways in Japan, has delivered encouraging results in Hyderabad as well. The pilot project has demonstrated significant improvement in water quality, indicating that the technology can serve as an efficient and environmentally sustainable solution for controlling pollution in urban drains.



He said HMWSSB is implementing a comprehensive action plan in line with the directions of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to ensure that not a single drop of untreated sewage enters the Musi River, and that all sewage generated within Hyderabad city is treated before being discharged.



"We are moving rapidly towards achieving this objective within the coming year," Mr. Ashok Reddy said. He stated that while sewage is presently being treated through pumping into the pilot unit, the Board is examining the possibility of deploying the technology directly in flowing nalas and streams in the future.



He also instructed officials to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the pilot project before examining the feasibility of extending the technology to other parts of the city.



Officials explained that, compared to conventional sewage treatment plants, the Bio-Lace technology requires 70-85% less land, achieves over 50% savings in power consumption, operates without the use of chemicals by relying on naturally occurring microorganisms for treatment, involves lower operation and maintenance costs, and significantly reduces sludge generation.



Representatives of TBR informed that the Hyderabad pilot project recorded a 90% reduction in Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and an 85% reduction in Total Suspended Solids (TSS). The technology has also helped reduce foul odour and improve dissolved oxygen levels in treated water, thereby significantly enhancing the quality of water entering the Musi River, lakes and other water bodies.



They said that after evaluation by the Pollution Control Board, the feasibility of adopting the technology in future sewage treatment plants proposed in Hyderabad would be examined.



The programme was attended by HMWSSB Chief General Manager Sujatha, project officials, representatives of JICA and technical experts from TBR.

Highlights



First pilot project in India for nala treatment using Bio-Lace technology.



1 MLD pilot sewage treatment plant established using Japanese technology.



Technology successfully used for restoring more than 400 rivers and waterways in Japan.



90% reduction in BOD.



85% reduction in TSS.



More than 50% savings in power consumption.



Requires 70-85% less land.



Eco-friendly treatment without the use of chemicals.



Low operation and maintenance costs, offering a long-term sustainable solution.



Speaking on the occasion, Vijay Kumar, Group Chief Financial Officer, Euroclean TBR Group, said that with rapid urbanisation in India, the need for innovative, environmentally sustainable and scalable sewage treatment technologies has never been greater.



He said bringing Japan's globally proven Bio-Lace® technology to India represents not only a technological milestone but also the Group's commitment to building cleaner, healthier and future-ready cities.



Mr. Vijay Kumar said the outstanding results achieved through the Hyderabad pilot project have further strengthened confidence that Indian cities can effectively address their wastewater management challenges by adopting world-class environmental technologies. The technology, he added, enables superior sewage treatment with lower land requirement, reduced energy consumption and minimal environmental impact.



He further stated that Euroclean TBR Group is committed to partnering with State governments and urban local bodies across the country to support the restoration of water resources and help create a cleaner and more sustainable environmental legacy for future generations.