Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Nashik Orders Sealing Illegal Borewells, Tougher Industrial Pollution Action
Officials in Nashik want to reduce pollution around the Ambad industrial area.
They ordered illegal borewells to be sealed and water sources in Ambad and Satpur to be checked for contamination.
Factories that break environmental rules or release untreated wastewater may face action.
Industries were told to treat their wastewater and handle hazardous waste properly.
A shared wastewater treatment plant is planned in Ambad, with work expected to finish in stages from October 15 to November 30.
The city is also planning regular water supplies for factories so they rely less on groundwater.
Industrial groups said they would encourage their members to follow the rules and use the shared plant when it opens.
Officials say coordinated action is needed to protect people and the environment.
District Collector Ayush Prasad ordered agencies to act against pollution in Ambad MIDC, including sealing illegal borewells.
The Groundwater Surveys and Development Agency will inspect water sources in Ambad and Satpur for possible contamination.
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation were told to act against unauthorised units and factories releasing untreated wastewater.
The Ambad Common Effluent Treatment Plant project is scheduled for phased completion from October 15 to November 30.
Industrial associations pledged to encourage compliance and send wastewater to the treatment plant once it is operational.
- Who
- District Collector Ayush Prasad, relevant government agencies, municipal officials and industrial associations.
- What
- Authorities ordered action against industrial pollution, including sealing illegal borewells, checking water sources and pursuing violations.
- When
- The directives were issued at a meeting; the CETP project is scheduled for phased completion from October 15 to November 30. No year was specified.
- Where
- Ambad MIDC and Satpur in Nashik, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To address industrial pollution and safeguard public health and the environment.
- Meeting location
- The Collectorate
- Water-source inspections
- Ambad and Satpur
- Agencies tasked with action
- Maharashtra Pollution Control Board and Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation
- CETP schedule
- Phased completion scheduled between October 15 and November 30; no year stated
- Proposed municipal measure
- Regular water supply to industries to reduce dependence on groundwater extraction
- Industrial associations mentioned
- AIMA, NIMA and Metal Finishers Association, Nashik
- Proposed industrial cluster
- A dedicated cluster for electroplating, phosphating, anodising and painting units, with shared wastewater treatment and hazardous-waste facilities