MPCB issues proposed directions to Lonavala Municipal Council for river pollution
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MPCB issues proposed directions to Lonavala Municipal Council for river pollution

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Pune on Wednesday issued proposed directions to the Lonavala Municipal Council for alleged pollution of the Indrayani and Ulhas rivers, officials said on Friday. The sub-regional officer of the MPCB issued proposed directions to the LMC as per the provisions of the Water Act 1974. As per the proposed directions issued to the LMC, the sewage treatment plant was found non-operational and discharging untreated domestic effluent into the Bongaigaon nullah which further meets the Indrayani River. In case of failure, the MPCB will initiate legal action against LMC without giving any further notice as per the provisions of the Water Act 1974 and Air Act 1981.” Whereas Ashok Sabale, chief executive officer of LMC, said that during the MPCB officials’ visit, the STP was closed due to a leakage issue but the plant is functional.

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PMC makes it mandatory for tankers supplying STP water to be painted green, carry clear message
1 week, 3 days ago

PMC makes it mandatory for tankers supplying STP water to be painted green, carry clear message

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation has introduced a new rule making it mandatory for all tankers supplying sewage treatment plant water to be painted green and carry a clear label saying, ‘This is not drinking water; it is STP water”. The move follows a shocking incident wherein a private tanker supplier delivered STP water as drinking water to the Nyati Elissia …

PMRDA’s RRP for Indrayani & Mula rivers awaiting NRCD approval
3 weeks, 1 day ago

PMRDA’s RRP for Indrayani & Mula rivers awaiting NRCD approval

Hindustan Times  

The River Rejuvenation Project planned by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority for the Indrayani and Mula rivers has received approval from the state environment department but is awaiting clearance from the National River Conservation Directorate under the union ministry of water resources. The PMRDA got approval from the state environment department in September 2023 after which the RRP was …

Identify land for effluent treatment plant: DC to Ludhiana Improvement Trust
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Identify land for effluent treatment plant: DC to Ludhiana Improvement Trust

Hindustan Times  

Deputy commissioner Jitendra Jorwal on Wednesday directed the Ludhiana Improvement Trust to identify suitable land for establishing a common effluent treatment plant to serve the scattered dyeing units in Transport Nagar. Identify land for effluent treatment plant: DC to Ludhiana Improvement Trust During a meeting focused on this project, Jorwal, accompanied by MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal and ADC Amarjit Bains, …

MPCB issues notice to MIDC Hinjewadi over functioning of common sewage treatment plant
1 month, 4 weeks ago

MPCB issues notice to MIDC Hinjewadi over functioning of common sewage treatment plant

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board issued a show cause notice to the executive engineer, IT division, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, on November 8 for the under-functioning of the common sewage treatment plant in Rajeev Gandhi IT Park in Hinjewadi. The board in its notice issued to the said MIDC mentioned that, in September this year, there was a fish kill …

PMC to develop floating wetlands to rid lakes of pollutants
4 months, 3 weeks ago

PMC to develop floating wetlands to rid lakes of pollutants

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation is working to develop ‘floating wetlands’ or ‘florafts’ on the lines of the Thane Municipal Corporation to clean polluted lakes in the city. Sanjay Shinde, deputy commissioner, environment department, PMC, said, “The floating wetlands’ concept has already been implemented in Bangalore, Thane, and Mira-Bhayander municipal corporations. To stop sewage from flowing directly into the lakes, the …

MPCB directs Dehugaon Municipal Council to install STPs at Kapur, Ghat nullahs
5 months, 2 weeks ago

MPCB directs Dehugaon Municipal Council to install STPs at Kapur, Ghat nullahs

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board at a hearing with the Dehugaon Municipal Council representatives on July 18 directed the latter to install a sewage treatment plant each at Kapur and Ghat nullahs to prevent untreated wastewater discharge into the Indrayani river. The board issued a show cause notice to the council on June 24 after a layer of toxic foam …

PMC gets state’s in-principle approval for ₹581 cr fund to set up STPs in 16 merged villages
5 months, 3 weeks ago

PMC gets state’s in-principle approval for ₹581 cr fund to set up STPs in 16 merged villages

Hindustan Times  

The state government on June 5 gave its in-principle approval for ₹581 crore funds to set up sewage treatment plants and network of drainage lines in 16 merged villages in Pune Municipal Corporation limits under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme. These villages included Mahalunge, Sus, Kirkatwadi, Pisoli, Kondwe Dhawade, Kopare, Nanded, Khadakwasla, Nanhe, Nandoshi, Sanasnagar, Mangdewadi, Bhilarewadi, Gujar Nimbalkarwadi, Jambhulwadi, and …

MPCB directs PCMC to improve Kudalwadi STP functioning
6 months, 1 week ago

MPCB directs PCMC to improve Kudalwadi STP functioning

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board in a surprise visit to the Kudalwadi Sewage Treatment Plant on June 27 found a disparity in the plant’s functioning. With the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation having installed this STP to treat sewage water in the area, the MPCB has now instructed the PCMC to improve functioning of the plant. After receiving a tip-off about functioning …

NGT asks MPCB to club applications filed regarding Pavana, Indrayani pollution
7 months, 2 weeks ago

NGT asks MPCB to club applications filed regarding Pavana, Indrayani pollution

Hindustan Times  

To streamline the hearing on Indrayni and Pavana rivers’ pollution, the National Green Tribunal has asked the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to club all the applications regarding the case. The NGT has been receiving multiple applications since January this year about the river pollution in the Indrayani and Pavana rivers. In February 2024, the Hindustan Times reported that Pavana River …

Survey to identify pollution sources at Indrayani River
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Survey to identify pollution sources at Indrayani River

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board along with the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation will conduct a survey to identify pollution sources along the Indrayani River. For a long time, the Indrayani River has become a point of concern as the toxic foam appears in the river time and again indicating the higher pollution in the water body. For a long time, …

Take immediate action to prevent pollution in Ramnadi, MPCB tells Pune local bodies
1 year, 2 months ago

Take immediate action to prevent pollution in Ramnadi, MPCB tells Pune local bodies

Hindustan Times  

Despite strict environmental regulations, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has found untreated sewage water is being released into the Ramnadi, polluting the river. The two main sewage lines belong to Zilla Parishad are responsible for the pollution and the untreated sewage is being discharged directly into Ramnadi near Cocorico Hotel, which is under Pune Municipal Corporation jurisdiction. After the visit, …

No action by MPCB over river pollution during Ganpati in Pune
1 year, 3 months ago

No action by MPCB over river pollution during Ganpati in Pune

Hindustan Times  

Despite recording an increase in water pollution in rivers, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has not taken action against any local body. To keep tabs on water pollution in rivers during the Ganesh festival, the MPCB carries out special testing of the river water before, during and after the Ganesh festival. Despite recording an increase in water pollution in rivers, …

PMC starts work on STP at Katraj lake
1 year, 6 months ago

PMC starts work on STP at Katraj lake

Hindustan Times  

To treat sewage water being released into the lake, Pune Municipal Corporation has begun work on construction of a sewage treatment plant at Katraj lake. Officials of PMC’s sewage management department said the work on the STP has already started on the ground. We decided to build a drainage line to collect this drainage at one point and we have …

New environmental norms for construction projects
2 years, 3 months ago

New environmental norms for construction projects

Deccan Chronicle  

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₹1,500cr plant on anvil to treat Vrishabhavati river: K’taka minister
3 years, 5 months ago

₹1,500cr plant on anvil to treat Vrishabhavati river: K’taka minister

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka minister for tourism and environment CP Yogeshwar said the state government will spend ₹1,500 crore in five years to build a tertiary treatment facility so that Vrishabhavati river water will be treated and used for agriculture purposes, even as a report by exerts says the civic agencies in the city are responsible for flow of sewage into the river. …

File Status Report Regarding Action Plan For Sewage Treatment: NGT To Maharashtra Urban Development Department [Read Order]
4 years, 10 months ago

File Status Report Regarding Action Plan For Sewage Treatment: NGT To Maharashtra Urban Development Department [Read Order]

Live Law  

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Urban Development Department to file a new status report by email regarding the furnishing action plan for sewage treatment for the Trimbakeshwar Municipal Council and for the enhancement of the STP capacity-new scheme STP. Earlier the Tribunal had sought a report from the Secretary, Urban Development Maharastra after taking necessary measures for the …

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