Pune PMC Faces MWRRA Notice for Water Overuse, Impacting Other Areas

• Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) received a show-cause notice from the Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority (MWRRA).
• The notice states PMC is using 1350 MLD water daily, exceeding its approved quota of 892 MLD.
• Excess water usage by PMC is causing irrigation water scarcity in Haveli, Daund, and Indapur talukas.
• MWRRA alleges PMC has ignored its instructions and orders since 2018.
• PMC must submit an affidavit within one month detailing compliance, or face punitive action under the MWRRA Act, 2005.

Why It Matters: Pune's water overuse impacts other regions, risking penalties.