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The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has issued final notices to 184 housing societies for failing to operate mandatory sewage treatment plants (STPs), as required under the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR) for large residential projects. Out of 456 eligible societies, 192 have non-functional or inactive STPs. The civic body has warned of water supply disconnections if compliance is not ensured. While PCMC urges sustainable water reuse, residents allege that faulty STPs were installed by builders and approved without proper checks. The issue has reignited debates over accountability in urban infrastructure and housing project clearances.
In Pimpri Chinchwad, the municipal corporation (PCMC) has issued notices to 184 housing societies for not operating their mandatory sewage treatment plants (STPs). Under the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR), residential projects with a built-up area exceeding 20,000 square meters must install and maintain functional STPs. These plants are essential for treating wastewater and reusing it for non-potable purposes like gardening and toilet flushing. Advertisement
Out of 456 societies that fall under this regulation, 264 have operational STPs, while 192 either have defunct systems or never activated them. The PCMC has taken a phased approach in addressing this issue: 84 societies received initial notices, 50 were given second warnings, and another 50 have now been served a third and final notice. The civic body has warned that failure to comply may result in the disconnection of water supply to these societies.
To ensure compliance, the PCMC's environment department has engaged a private agency to conduct regular inspections of STP operations. Officials emphasize the importance of reusing treated water, especially during the summer months when water demand surges. Since 2019, residents have been receiving water supply on alternate days, leading many societies to rely on water tankers, which can be costly.
However, housing societies have raised concerns about the quality of STPs installed by builders. Many allege that developers provided substandard or non-functional STPs, and that the PCMC issued completion certificates without proper verification. Residents argue that they are now being held accountable for issues stemming from the initial construction phase. The Pimpri Chinchwad Cooperative Housing Societies Federation has called for the PCMC to take action against builders who failed to provide functional STPs and to ensure that civic officials conduct thorough inspections before granting approvals.
The situation highlights the challenges of urban infrastructure management and the need for clear accountability among developers, civic authorities, and residents. As the PCMC moves forward with enforcement actions, it underscores the importance of maintaining essential utilities like STPs to promote sustainable living and environmental responsibility in rapidly growing urban areas.
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