The commercial buildings of Hyderabad are under pressure because of water shortage and the tough water policy by TSPCB and CPCB. In order to remain in compliance and minimise the cost of operation, companies are integrating new water treatment systems such as STPs, ZLD systems and water recycling systems.
These solutions can provide 70-100% reuse of the water, less dependence on freshwater, and less operation expenses by a factor of 50.
Which are the best water treatment solutions to commercial buildings in Hyderabad?
The best water treatment alternatives are:
- Sewage treatment plants (STPs)
- ETPs ( Effluent Treatment Plants )
- Water Recycling System (Greywater + RO/UF)
- Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Systems.
- Water Audits
These solutions will meet TSPCB requirements, allow cutting down the water bill as well as facilitate sustainable building operations in Hyderabad.
Commercial Building sewage treatment plant (STP).
In the case of commercial buildings in Hyderabad, MBBR (Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor) and MBR (Membrane Bioreactor) are STP technologies that are most efficient.
Key Benefits:
- Treats 50–500 KLD sewage capacity
- Achieves <10 mg/L BOD levels
- Best suited in high-rise buildings with limited spaces.
- Flushing and landscaping reuse to be made possible.
- Cuts down on freshwater consumption as much as 40%
STPs with IoT monitoring, such as those provided by Hydromo, also include:
- 30% energy savings
- Real time performance tracking.
- Faster installation
Treatment solutions used in wastewater.
ETPs and hybrid systems treat wastewater in commercial buildings.
Treatment Process Includes:
- Aeration
- Filtration
- Disinfection
Removes:
- COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand)
- TSS (Total Suspended Solids)
This treated water is re-used in cooling systems, flushing and gardening, as per the standards of NBC 2016.
Water Recycling Systems
Greywater recycling systems that have been combined with UF (Ultrafiltration) and RO (Reverse Osmosis) represent the most effective ones.
Key Features:
- Recovers up to 80% of wastewater
- Dual-membrane technology.
- Applicable to cooling tower, HVAC, and irrigation.
These systems have the potential to add to the use of STPs to provide zero-waste water management, as they will comply with Telangana sustainability policies.
Water audit of Commercial Buildings.
As the BIS 779 standards offer, water audit will help identify the inefficiencies and optimal use of water.
Key Insights from Audits:
- Detects up to 25% water leakage
- Utilization of benchmarks (e.g. 45 LPCD in offices)
- Helps in accurate STP sizing
Why it matters:
- Necessary in buildings which use over 100 KLD water.
- Improves ESG scores
- Helps secure CGWA approvals
Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) System.
ZLD systems ensure that no wastewater is discharged, as virtually all the water is recycled.
How it works:
RO + Evaporators Reverse Osmosis (RO) Application.
Turns wastewater into water and solid material that can be reused.
Key Benefits:
- Recovers up to 99% water
- Eliminates costs of effluent discharge.
- Reduces long-term costs by 40–60%
Ideal for:
- IT parks
- Large commercial complexes
- Industrial-commercial hybrid plants.
The ZLD solutions provided by Hydromo align with the principles of a circular economy, and they enable buildings to become completely water-sustainable.
Final Thoughts
Investing in high-level water treatment solutions has ceased to be an option, but has become a necessity among commercial buildings in Hyderabad.
Business can:
Meet the regulatory compliance.
Cut down water bills.
Enhance environmental, social, and governance.