What is Pune Municipal Corporation's plan for Pashan Lake pollution?

The PMC plans to divert sewage from Pashan Lake to the larger Baner Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) via a new pipeline.

Why is Pashan Lake experiencing severe pollution?

Pashan Lake is receiving an estimated 10 to 12 MLD of untreated water daily from private companies, housing societies, and adjacent areas.

What led to the recent action regarding Pashan Lake?

A mass fish kill at Pashan Lake triggered the action, resulting in the suspension of four civic officials for neglect of duty.

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Pashan Lake Fish Kill Prompts Sewage Diversion Plan

16 Apr

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Summary

Sewage will be diverted to a larger Baner STP with 25 MLD capacity.
Untreated water discharge into the lake is estimated at 10 to 12 MLD.
Four civic officials were suspended after the recent mass fish kill.

Pashan Lake Fish Kill Prompts Sewage Diversion Plan

Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced a new initiative to address the severe pollution affecting Pashan Lake. This plan involves diverting sewage away from the water body through a newly constructed pipeline directed to the Baner Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). The Baner facility boasts a substantial capacity of 25 MLD, a significant increase compared to the current inadequate STP near Pashan Lake, which can only process 1 MLD.

This decisive action comes a week after a major fish kill incident at Pashan Lake, which led to the suspension of four civic officials. Local residents have highlighted that the lake has become a dumping ground for untreated waste from various sources, including private companies and housing societies, contributing to an estimated discharge of 10 to 12 MLD of untreated water daily. The PMC aims to have the diversion system operational before the upcoming monsoon season.