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Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has instructed nearly 750 housing societies with over 100 flats to install sensors on their sewage treatment plants (STPs). The sensors will provide real-time data to a central PMC unit, ensuring STPs operate efficiently and preventing untreated wastewater discharge. The move complements previous regulations requiring local sewage treatment and builds on technology used in the Mula Mutha River Pollution Abatement Project. PMC also plans air quality monitoring at construction sites, upgrades to six existing STPs, and development of 11 new plants under AMRUT funding, increasing capacity to 1,000 MLD.
Pune Municipal Corporation has directed around 750 housing societies to fit sensors on their sewage treatment plants to ensure proper monitoring and compliance. Societies with more than 100 flats are required to manage sewage on-site, but real-time digital monitoring will now help track operational efficiency. The collected data will be analyzed at PMC headquarters, allowing officials to detect underperforming STPs and prompt necessary corrective measures. Advertisement
PMC officials noted that rapid urbanisation has led to a rise in sewage volumes, creating pressure on municipal treatment systems. Many societies previously shut STPs to avoid operational costs, affecting overall treatment levels. The sensor initiative addresses this by enforcing continuous monitoring and accountability.
Similar sensors are already used in STPs under the Mula Mutha River Pollution Abatement Project. Expanding this to private societies will strengthen oversight. The civic body has also made it mandatory to install air quality sensors at active construction sites, signaling a broader focus on environmental monitoring.
PMC plans to upgrade six existing STPs along the Mula and Mutha rivers and develop 11 new plants with support from the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). Currently, the city treats about 630 million litres per day (MLD) of the approximately 980 MLD of sewage generated. The planned expansions are expected to increase capacity to 1,000 MLD, enhancing wastewater treatment efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
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