Pune: Five New Sewage Treatment Plants To Start By June To Boost River Cleanup Efforts
Pune: Five New Sewage Treatment Plants To Start By June To Boost River Cleanup Efforts
Pune, April 14, 2026: In a major push to tackle river pollution, the Pune Municipal Corporation is preparing to commission five new sewage treatment plants (STPs) by the end of June as part of an ongoing river rejuvenation initiative in Pune.
The project, supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, involves the construction of 11 STPs across the city to reduce untreated sewage flowing into the Mula-Mutha River. Officials confirmed that the project has entered its final phase, with phased commissioning set to begin soon.
According to civic authorities, four plants located at Warje, Wadgaon, Mundhwa, and Hadapsar will be fully operational by June, collectively adding significant treatment capacity. These facilities will be equipped with advanced monitoring systems to ensure efficient and real-time operations.
Additional plants in areas such as Kharadi, Dhanori, Baner, and Bhairoba Nala are expected to become operational by July, while projects in Tanajiwadi and the Botanical Garden area are scheduled for later stages, pending approvals and construction progress.
The initiative will significantly enhance the city’s sewage treatment capacity, adding nearly 396 million litres per day (MLD) to the existing 477 MLD. This is crucial, as Pune currently generates close to 980 MLD of sewage daily.
The broader project also includes the installation of around 50 km of trunk sewer pipelines across multiple locations, with a portion already completed. Although the original deadline has been extended, authorities aim to complete the entire project by December 2026.
Civic officials stated that the initiative is aligned with national river conservation efforts and is expected to play a key role in reducing pollution levels and improving the health of the city’s river system.
