Pune: PMC to Operationalise Three Sewage Treatment Plants on Republic Day, Boosting Pune’s Wastewater Capacity

Pune, 23rd January 2026: As part of its ongoing efforts to improve urban sanitation and protect the environment, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will begin trial operations of three newly built Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) at Warje, Mundhwa and Vadgaon Budruk from January 26, coinciding with Republic Day.

The commissioning of these facilities will add a combined sewage treatment capacity of 74 million litres per day (MLD) to the city, a major enhancement at a time when Pune’s expanding population continues to generate increasing volumes of wastewater.

According to PMC Additional Commissioner Prithviraj B. P., the Mundhwa plant has a treatment capacity of 20 MLD, while the STPs at Warje and Vadgaon Budruk are designed to handle 28 MLD and 26 MLD, respectively. He said all three plants will initially function on a trial basis, with full-scale operations expected within three to four months after the completion of technical assessments.

“From January 26, sewage treatment will commence at these plants. During the trial phase, all systems—including mechanical equipment, electrical installations, pipelines and the overall treatment process—will be closely monitored. Necessary modifications, if any, will be undertaken to ensure efficient long-term functioning,” Prithviraj said.

The projects form part of PMC’s broader strategy to strengthen wastewater treatment infrastructure, reduce pollution in rivers, and promote the reuse of treated water. Once fully operational, the treated water will be utilised for non-potable purposes such as garden irrigation, industrial usage and other civic needs, thereby easing demand on the city’s freshwater supply.

The three STPs have been developed with assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and incorporate advanced treatment technologies aimed at improving efficiency and environmental compliance.

Civic officials noted that additional sewage treatment projects are currently under execution in other areas of the city. With the phased completion and commissioning of these facilities, Pune is expected to move closer to achieving comprehensive sewage treatment coverage, helping the city manage future wastewater challenges linked to sustained population growth.