Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Thane Municipal Corporation Cracks Down on Illegal Water Connections
The Thane Municipal Corporation is trying to stop people from taking water illegally from large pipelines.
The campaign is happening in the Mumbra and Diva areas.
Officials said illegal connections were causing water shortages and low pressure.
On September 16, workers removed 29 unauthorised connections.
They had already removed 16 connections on September 8 and 15 on September 11.
The civic body is also starting criminal cases against some people involved.
Police were present to help officials carry out the operation safely.
The campaign is expected to continue until September 30.
Officials will use CCTV cameras, patrols and constant monitoring to stop the illegal pipes from being connected again.
The Thane Municipal Corporation began a campaign against unauthorised water connections in Mumbra and Diva on September 11, 2026.
Officials disconnected 29 illegal connections on September 16 across several locations in the two wards.
Earlier actions disconnected 16 connections on September 8 and 15 on September 11.
The civic body is pursuing criminal cases over illegal tapping along the Kalyan Phata–Y-Junction pipeline.
The campaign will continue until September 30, with CCTV, round-the-clock monitoring, police patrols and security measures planned.
- Who
- The Thane Municipal Corporation Water Supply Department, led by municipal officials under Commissioner Saurabh Rao.
- What
- A crackdown on unauthorised water connections, including the disconnection of 29 tappings on September 16.
- When
- The campaign began on September 11, 2026, and is scheduled to continue until September 30, 2026.
- Where
- The Mumbra and Diva wards, especially pipeline areas between Kalyan Phata, Y-Junction and Mumbra Fire Brigade.
- Why
- To address water scarcity and low pressure and protect the municipal water supply from illegal tapping.
- Authority
- Thane Municipal Corporation Water Supply Department
- Campaign start
- September 11, 2026
- Connections disconnected on September 16
- 29
- Earlier disconnections
- 16 on September 8 and 15 on September 11
- Main target area
- Supply pipelines from Kalyan Phata to Y-Junction and Mumbra Fire Brigade
- Campaign end date
- September 30, 2026
- Preventive measures
- 24-hour monitoring, CCTV cameras, police patrols, and regular staff patrolling