The Telangana government plans to expand treated wastewater use in Hyderabad from November 1 amid concerns over drinking water availability. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed STPs to operate at full capacity and ordered monitoring, awareness campaigns and wider reuse. Hyderabad: The Telangana government is planning to promote private sewage treatment plants (STPs) and expand the use of treated wastewater in Hyderabad to prevent drinking water shortages amid El Niño concerns.