- PMC is stepping up its sewage treatment game by adding 11 new plants to treat an additional 396 MLD of sewage, aiming to reach a total treatment capacity of 1,000 MLD by June.
- The current sewage treatment capacity in PMC stands at around 600 MLD, which falls short of the total 980 MLD of sewage generated daily in the city.
- To justify its demand for an increased water allocation of 24 TMC, PMC must treat all sewage within its jurisdiction, according to the irrigation department.
- The Mula-Mutha River Pollution Abatement Project, in partnership with JICA, aims to clean up the rivers by constructing 11 new STPs and reducing untreated sewage discharge.
- Progress on the STPs is moving steadily, with work on 10 of the 11 plants already underway, according to a senior PMC official.
- By treating 1,000 MLD of sewage, PMC hopes to not only secure additional water resources but also comply with environmental regulations and improve public health by reducing untreated sewage discharge.
- Challenges like managing unauthorized water connections remain, but the completion of the STPs is crucial for meeting future water demands and ensuring the sustainability of Pune’s water management system.
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