PCMC Warns 99 Housing Societies Of Water Cut Over Non-Functional STPs
PCMC Fines 12 Housing Societies for Faulty Sewage Treatment, Warns of Strict Action
Pimpri Chinchwad, April 17, 2026: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has issued a strong warning to housing societies that have failed to operate their sewage treatment plants (STPs), stating that water supply may be disconnected and legal action initiated if immediate compliance is not ensured.
Civic officials revealed that despite three rounds of notices, 99 housing societies across the city continue to keep their STPs non-functional. Many of these societies have cited high operational costs and maintenance challenges as reasons for not running the mandated systems.
With the city witnessing rapid urban growth and increasing population, water demand has surged significantly. At present, PCMC supplies approximately 650 million litres of water daily. However, several large residential complexes still rely on private tankers, especially as groundwater sources such as borewells and wells dry up during rising temperatures. Complaints of low pressure and irregular water supply have also been increasing.
As per the United Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR), housing societies with a built-up area exceeding 20,000 square metres, more than 100 flats, and high daily water consumption are required to treat and reuse wastewater through STPs.
Out of 494 such large housing societies in Pimpri-Chinchwad, around 395 have operational STPs, while 99 remain non-compliant despite repeated warnings. Authorities have now indicated a shift from advisory measures to strict enforcement.
Chief Engineer Sanjay Kulkarni stated that failure to make STPs operational immediately will result in water supply disconnection along with penal and possible criminal action. Officials also emphasised that wastewater recycling is essential to tackle the city’s growing water challenges and ensure sustainable resource management.
