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PONDA: The residents of a housing society at Daag in Ponda run the risk of their water supply being disconnected by the Ponda Municipal Council (PMC).
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The civic body has issued a stern warning to residents of Daag, Ponda, regarding the persistent issue of sewage flowing into open drains. PMC Chief Officer Yogiraj Gosavi has stated that residents must find a permanent solution within seven days or face water disconnection.
The warning comes in response to repeated complaints from locals about untreated sewage being released from a residential building in Daag, Ponda, creating a foul odour and causing inconvenience to the public. The affected building comprises approximately 60 flats.
“It may be recalled that complaints were received in 2023, 2024, and now in 2025 against this building for releasing sewage into the open,” said Chief Officer Gosavi. “If the issue is not resolved the PMC will serve a water disconnection notice to the residents.”
According to Gosavi, the building’s society management had been issued notices on previous occasions, yet this marks the third instance of sewage being released openly. PMC officials inspected the site and directed the building society to take corrective measures. It has been learned that the building’s Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) has become defunct, leading to the overflow.
The PMC Chief Officer has urged all residential buildings and societies in Ponda to obtain proper sewage connections to avoid penalties and contribute to maintaining cleanliness in the city. He emphasised that PMC buildings are already connected to the sewage network, along with some hospitals.
“There are fines for not taking sewage connections,” Gosavi warned. “The 15 MLD sewage treatment plant is functional, and some government buildings are connected to it. Residential buildings should also apply for proper sewage connections.”
