Hyderabad, Jan. 7 -- BJP Corporator, Akula Srivani, on Wednesday addressed the water contamination issue in Hyderabad, saying that the major cause of contamination is the old drainage system and the pipeline network, which is 30-40 years old.

Speaking to ANI, Srivani explained that the old pipelines need to be replaced because they can burst, allowing sewage to enter the drinking water and causing infections and diseases.

"The repeated contamination issues are due to the ageing drainage system. Pipeline networks laid in many areas are almost 30-40 years old and need to be replaced. Moreover, the main alarming factor is that drainage lines run alongside water pipelines throughout the city, and mainly in the areas where the water connecti...