Tamil NaduFriday, 26 June 2026·The Hindu - National
Andhra Pradesh’s 2026 treated wastewater reuse policy covers all 123 urban local bodies
Andhra Pradesh approved a 2026 policy to reuse treated wastewater across all 123 urban local bodies, with phased targets up to 2030.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 25, 2026, the Andhra Pradesh government approved the Reuse of Treated Used Water, 2026 policy for all 123 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), under the Swarna Andhra Vision 2047 of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu.
Key specifics
- The policy covers 123 ULBs and creates a framework for collection, treatment, allocation, pricing, monitoring and reuse of treated wastewater.
- It targets at least 20% of urban water demand from treated used water, with milestones of 20 ULBs by 2027, 40 by 2028, 90 by 2029 and all 123 by 2030.
- At the State level, Andhra Pradesh aims to meet 20% of industrial water demand through treated water by 2028 and 40% by 2030.
- Mandatory users include thermal power plants within 50 km of sewage treatment plants and industries with water demand above 10 KLD within 10 km of ULBs.
- The policy promotes dual plumbing systems and sets up TUW Cells, a State-Level Technical Committee, a High-Powered Committee and district-level enforcement committees.
Exam lens
TNPSC environment and governance question: remember 123 ULBs, 20% urban water demand target, 10 KLD threshold, and the 2026 policy under Swarna Andhra Vision 2047.