PCMC, hsg socs lock horns over defunct STPs

Of the 456 societies surveyed, 264 have working STPs, while 184 have failed to comply despite sending three notices. SANJAY KULKARNI, city engineer, PCMC

- Vicky Pathare

PUNE: A major conflict is brewing between the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and several housing societies over non-functional sewage treatment plants (STPs).

The civic body has announced to disconnect water supply to 184 housing societies that have failed to operate their STPs, despite repeated notices and warnings, from June 1.

Claiming the decision as unjust, residents have decided to hold a protest if such an action is taken.

According to the civic officials, the societies were granted environmental clearance on the condition that their STPs would remain functional.