Archive · 8 Oct 2026
PCMC Told to Cut Water Use and Plan Supply Through August 2027
Pimpri-Chinchwad has been told to use at least 10% less water.
The city must also make a plan for supplying drinking water until August 31, 2027.
Officials warned that the municipal corporation could be held responsible if a shortage happens because it does not follow the order.
The city already receives less water each day than it says it needs.
Many residents also get water only every other day.
Some large housing societies in Wakad use private tankers, even though Pavana Dam has sufficient storage.
The corporation has been asked to find leaks and waste, use treated wastewater for jobs that do not need drinking water, and encourage people to save water.
Drinking water is to be given priority.
The Khadakwasla Irrigation Division directed PCMC on October 7 to implement a 10% water-use reduction and prepare a drinking-water supply plan through August 31, 2027.
The directive warns PCMC it will be held responsible if water scarcity develops because it fails to carry out the mandated reduction.
PCMC was told to check for leaks, wastage and unauthorised use, increase treated sewage water use for non-drinking purposes, and run public-awareness campaigns.
The civic administration says Pimpri-Chinchwad needs about 770 million litres per day but receives around 665 MLD and already has alternate-day supply.
At least 34 large housing societies in Wakad reportedly rely on private tankers despite sufficient storage in Pavana Dam.
- Who
- The Khadakwasla Irrigation Division directed the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).
- What
- PCMC was told to implement a 10% water-use cut and submit a drinking-water supply plan through August 31, 2027.
- When
- The directive was issued on October 7; the state government's reduction order is to apply from October 16.
- Where
- Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- To conserve available water amid uncertainty over rainfall and future water availability, including possible effects of El Niño.
Supply concerns and resident demands
Conservation requirements and official response
How the water shortfall should be addressed
Supply concerns and resident demands
Residents have called for an audit of water stocks, distribution and pipelines, while the article notes tanker dependence in Wakad despite sufficient storage in Pavana Dam.
Conservation requirements and official response
The irrigation department directs PCMC to cut water use, investigate leaks and unauthorised use, conserve supplies, and prioritise drinking water.
Effect of the 10% cut on residents
Supply concerns and resident demands
The city already receives less than its stated daily requirement and has alternate-day supply; the article raises questions about whether the cut will affect quantity, duration, pressure or timing.
Conservation requirements and official response
The state order seeks a minimum 10% reduction to conserve water amid uncertainty over rainfall and future availability.
- Directive issued
- October 7, by the Khadakwasla Irrigation Division
- Required reduction
- At least 10% water-use reduction
- Planning deadline
- Drinking-water supply plan through August 31, 2027
- Reported daily requirement
- About 770 million litres per day (MLD)
- Reported daily supply
- About 665 MLD
- Current supply arrangement
- Alternate-day water supply
- Wakad tanker dependence
- At least 34 large housing societies reportedly depend on private tankers