PMC Receives New Notice to Pay ₹507 Crore Fine for Mula-Mutha River Pollution
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has been reminded by the Khadakwasla division of the state water resources department about a hefty fine of ₹507 crores for failing to treat sewage water before discharging it into the Mula-Mutha river over the past six years. While the PMC treats approximately 477 million litres per day (MLD) of the 750 MLD sewage water generated within the city limits, untreated sewage from merged villages has been flowing into the river. Despite annual notices, the PMC has not paid the fine, which is double the water charges bill. The PMC is now working on constructing 11 new sewage treatment plants (STPs) in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to address the issue and enhance sewage treatment capacity, with these STPs expected to be operational by 2026.
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has been facing a ₹507 crores fine for its failure to treat sewage water before releasing it into the Mula-Mutha river, as highlighted by the Khadakwasla division of the state water resources department. While the PMC treats a portion of sewage water generated within the city, untreated sewage from merged villages continues to pollute the river. Despite ongoing communication about the fine, the PMC has not paid any amount, leading to increased pressure for compliance. The PMC has initiated a project in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to construct 11 new sewage treatment plants across the city, aiming to enhance the sewage treatment capacity and alleviate the pollution issue by 2026.
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