Chandigarh, July 21 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that water conservation is the need of the hour and that the scientific and planned use of treated water can significantly reduce pressure on groundwater and drinking water sources while ensuring the long-term availability of water for industries, the energy sector, green spaces and agriculture.

Chairing a special review meeting on the Reuse of Treated Wastewater (TWW) Policy held late Monday evening, the Chief Minister directed officers to ensure that all Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) in the state produce treated water strictly in accordance with prescribed standards and that its optimum utilisation is ensured. Public H...