Archive · 18 Sep 2026
TMC Disconnects 25 Illegal Water Connections In Diva, Mumbra
The Thane Municipal Corporation found people taking water through unauthorized connections.
Officials disconnected 25 of these connections in Diva and Mumbra.
Eighteen connections were removed in Diva.
Seven connections were removed in Mumbra.
The Diva operation targeted large municipal water pipelines.
Officials also took away pipes and water pumps used for the tapping.
The civic department said it will keep checking for illegal connections.
It also said enforcement actions will continue across the city.
Thane Municipal Corporation disconnected 25 unauthorized water connections in Diva and Mumbra.
The September 17, 2026, operation in Diva targeted illegal taps on 250 mm and 350 mm pipelines.
Officials disconnected 18 three-inch connections near the Arihant Furniture locality in Diva.
Teams seized about 500 meters of HDPE pipes and motorized pumps in Diva.
In Mumbra, seven 2.5-inch connections were disconnected near MM Hall, with PVC materials impounded.
- Who
- The Thane Municipal Corporation’s Water Supply Department and its enforcement teams.
- What
- Officials disconnected 25 unauthorized water connections and seized or impounded related equipment.
- When
- The main operation took place on September 17, 2026; the report is dated September 18.
- Where
- The operations took place in the Diva and Mumbra Ward Committee areas of Thane.
- Why
- To curb water theft and protect municipal water resources.
- Total connections disconnected
- 25
- Diva connections
- 18 unauthorized three-inch connections
- Mumbra connections
- 7 unauthorized 2.5-inch connections
- Diva pipelines targeted
- 250 mm and 350 mm main water supply pipelines
- Equipment seized in Diva
- Approximately 500 meters of HDPE pipes and motorized water pumps
- Mumbra location
- Near MM Hall, in the drain area opposite Press Square
- Future enforcement
- Regular inspections and continued enforcement drives across the city