Chilled potable water will be sold through kiosks in Hyderabad, modelled on the lines of cash-dispensing automated teller machines (ATMs) of banks.
He directed the officials to change water connections of lodges, hotels, hostels and other commercial establishments from domestic to commercial immediately. "If officials fail to do so, then action will be initiated against the erring employees," the MD warned.
The water board would start the crackdown from Sanjeevareddy Nagar, officials said.