Overview
- Following a Friday inspection that found the sewage treatment plant at Pashan Lake shut, Pune’s municipal chief suspended four officials for lapses.
- The shutdown let untreated sewage pour into the reservoir, which officials say contaminated the water and led to a large die-off of fish.
- A show-cause notice went to the drainage department’s chief engineer, and project consultant Primove faces a hearing on April 13.
- The state pollution board collected water samples on Friday and is checking nearby factories after early signs of industrial effluent.
- Residents describe thick water hyacinth, a strong stench, and health worries around the 40-hectare lake, which is served by a small 1 MLD plant built under the 15th Finance Commission.