Sewage, Stench and Contaminated Water Fears: Mohammadwadi Residents Ask How Long Must They Suffer?

Reported by Shoaib Tadvi
Mohammadwadi, 24th June 2026: What began as a drainage problem has now escalated into a major public health concern for residents of Ganga Kingston Society and the NIBM Annexe area in Mohammadwadi. For nearly two years, untreated sewage has reportedly been flowing continuously behind the residential society, creating unhygienic conditions, an unbearable foul smell, and a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Residents claim that repeated complaints to the authorities, multiple site inspections, and several assurances have failed to deliver a permanent solution. They now fear that the prolonged discharge of sewage and stagnant wastewater could contaminate the society’s utility water supply, posing a serious health risk to hundreds of families.

The affected area has become a growing symbol of civic neglect, with residents questioning why a problem impacting sanitation, public health, and the environment has remained unresolved despite being repeatedly brought to the attention of the authorities.

Speaking on the issue, resident Raj Singh said, “This is not an isolated civic complaint; it is a prolonged public health failure. Residents have been raising the issue for two years, but the authorities appear indifferent. People are now worried about the quality of water being used within the society. Such negligence is unacceptable.”

Another resident, Ashok Mehendale, said, “No city aspiring to be world-class can allow residents to live alongside open sewage for years. The risk of water contamination, mosquito-borne diseases, and environmental degradation should have triggered urgent intervention long ago.”

Social activist Jaymala Dhankikar said the situation worsens every monsoon, making life increasingly difficult for residents. “Every monsoon aggravates the problem. Women, children, and senior citizens are forced to endure the foul smell and unhygienic surroundings every day. The administration’s silence on the issue is deeply disappointing,” she said.

Local resident Danish Khan said people are seeking only basic civic amenities. “Residents are not demanding luxury; they are demanding basic sanitation and safe surroundings. Two years of neglect have eroded public confidence. Citizens deserve answers and accountability,” he said.

Residents have urged the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to immediately identify the source of the sewage discharge, stop the continuous flow of untreated wastewater, assess the possibility of contamination of the society’s water supply, and implement a permanent solution before the ongoing monsoon further aggravates the situation.

They warned that continued inaction on an issue involving open sewage and potential water contamination raises serious concerns about public health, sanitation infrastructure, and civic governance in one of Pune’s rapidly developing suburban areas.