ESR 2012 - English

‘HUDCO’ Award to Thane Municipal Corporation for Various Environment Conservation Project Year 2012

Thane Municipal Corporation

At Convention of Biodiversity world Conference, Hyderabad Thane Municipal Corporation has

signed MOU for Conservation of Biodiversity

Gardens of T.M.C. Area

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Mayor's Message

15 Annual Report showing present environmental status of Thane Municipal

Corporation is being published.

I am very proud to present this Environment Status Report for the year 2012. This report

comprises information of environment within local body, infrastructure facilities and their

present status. Information of special programs organized by Thane Municipal Corporation for

conservation of the environment is also mentioned in the report.

In future time, consideration of the uncontrollable growth in the human settlements

and change in environment due to change in atmospheric temperature and awareness about

carbon emission etc. as well and information collection is important. Participation of citizens in

different projects of Corporation is very important. Likewise different measures are to be taken

at Corporation level.

This report is important for city planning. I give my best wishes to the department for

presenting this report.

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Harishchandra Shripat Patil

Mayor

Thane

Inauguration of Vitwa Subway in May, 2012 by hon'ble Commissioner

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Environmental Status Report 2012

Thane city is beautiful scenic city, having forests of Yeoor on the west and Parsik Hill and

Creek Shore on the east. The history of Thane says existence of trees like coconut, banyan, jamun

and karanj since antiquity. The array and architecture of Thane city is basically environment

oriented. The conservation of city's environment is our prime responsibility. To avoid the

deterioration of environment due to the modern day rapid development; to control all types of

pollution and implementation of environment oriented basic facilities projects, Thane Municipal

Corporation is taking constant efforts towards maintaining the balance of the environment. In

this report detailed information of Corporations development projects and their effects on

environment is given. My best wishes for this Environment Report of year 2012.

Message from Municipal Commissioner

R. A. Rajeev

(IAS)

Commissioner

Thane Municipal Corporation, Thane

Inauguration of Kopari Bridge in May, 2012 by hon'ble Commissioner





ABSTRACT

Environment Status Report 2012

Urbanisation:

Water Supply:

Conservation, protection and accretion of natural environment in Thane Municipal Corporation

is the foremost aim of Thane Municipal Corporation. Thane Municipal Corporation is taking constant

efforts to give best required social facilities to citizens for environment friendly life and upliftment of

their standard of living.

Environment Status report is prepared for verification of Environment status based different

criteria and setting up priorities for implementation of short term and long term environment friendly

measures. The status of environment will definitely increase by accomplishment of environment related

ambitious projects planned by Thane Municipal Corporation.

The population growth of city for the decade is 55% which is more than the average growth of

the state. The population density of the city is 24218 persons per sq.km. The present city population is 20

Lakh and the expected population by 2030 will be 31 Lakh.

Due to growing urbanization, the number of vehicles in Thane City is vastly increased. In the year 2011-

12, the number of vehicles in Thane city is 14, 99, 482. The no. of vehicles is increased by 8% compared to

last year. In comparison with total no. of vehicles 53 % are the two wheelers, cars are 26% and buses are

1% which is quite serious. Vehicles on CNG / LPG is 2.5% to increase this percentage awareness and

more facilities required.

The fuel consumption in Thane city is increased by 8% compared to last year, which is causing

increased pollution problems. Growing urbanization has caused increase businesses by 8 – 10 %. In

2012 the no. of shops has increased by 25% compared to last year. The industrial area is reducing and

commercial establishments are increasing within Thane Municipal Corporation Area. The demand of

electricity supply is increased by 56% in commercial area. Day and Night activity has lost serenity of

thane city and increase noise pollution.

Status of water supply in last three years:

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Population 19 Lakh 19 Lakh 20 Lakh

Water Supply (MLD) 442 Lakh 442 Lakh 460 Lakh

Rain Water

Harvesting program

In 95 new buildings

Rain Water

Harvesting is

implemented.

In 147 new buildings

Rain Water

Harvesting is

implemented.

In 256 new buildings

Rain Water

Harvesting is

implemented.

Water Quality in

distribution system(WHO standard –95%)

90% 97% 95%

Water quality of

samples from Stored

Water

86% 86% 87%

The water quality at from distribution system is observed to be 95% while that of at tail end is

observed 68%. The improper cleaning of water storage tanks is causing pollution of stored water. Illegal

connection and use of booster pump is more, at tail end which causes contamination of whole line.

To achieve 24 X 7 water supply within Thane Municipal area automatic water meters, water auditing,

avoid water leakages, use of automatic SKADA facility, improvement in water distribution are being

implemented.



Sewerage System:

Solid Waste:

Biomedical Waste :

Solar City:

Gardens and Lakes:

Public Transportation:

To improve the efficiency of Sewage treatment plant in Thane Municipal area the Sewerage System

Scheme is being implemented in three stages under Jawaharlal Neharu National Urban Renewal

Mission.A sewage treatment plant of 120 MLD capacity is constructed and operational at Kopari.This

project has reduced the pollutants to 80% and the treated water can be used for gardening, flushing and

construction etc. and sludge is useful as manure.

650-700 MT of solid waste is generated in Thane City. The collection of waste at door to door is done by

collection vehicles. Hydraulic compactors are hired for collection of waste in TMC area. This system is

useful in controlling the waste and maintaining the cleanliness of city.

For setting up Solid Waste Incineration (Waste to Energy) plant, EOI are invited at International level.

TMC is participating in Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority's Common dumping

ground Project. Tender process has been started for this project by MMRDA.

Enviro Vigil organization is disposing the biomedical waste through incinerator. The biomedical waste

generated from around 1504 Medical establishments within TMC area is disposed scientifically at the

common facility. Total 3,46,112 Kg of waste collected from these establishment during January 2011to

December 2012 is disposed scientifically at the common facility. The facility has fitted modern Vehicle

Tracking System on vehicles transporting biomedical waste.

Energy Ministry, Central Government has selected Thane City for developing as Solar City, under 11 Five

year Plan. They sanctioned grants for various programs like increasing the energy efficiency within TMC

area, more and more use of non conventional energy in the city are under taken. Projects like solar water

heating system solar lamps, 6 solar traffic signals and electricity generation from solar energy are

undertaken. United Nations Organisation has granted aid of 1 lakh Euros energy conservation

programs run by TMC. TMC has given presentation in International conference on Energy Conservation

held at Qatar.

There are 87 gardens and 35 lakes in Thane Municipal area. Thane Municipal Corporation has counted

number of trees through GPS/GIS and which is 4,45,262. has carried out

plantation of local species at Gholai Nagar, Kalwa, Shil and Mumbra under Green Thane Program.

Dividers of main roads were beautified by planting decorative flowering plants.

All lakes in Thane are in densely populated areas and they have exceptional importance. Lake sites are

now being developed as entertainment spots. Thane Municipal Corporation has undertaken Lake

Conservation Program as festivals are celebrated around lakes. Most of the lakes and gardens adjacent to

the lakes are developed.At this stage 24 out of 35 lakes are conserved and 6 lakes will be conserved by the

year 2013.

Thane Municipal Transport Service has 321 buses and out of which 128 buses runs on CNG fuel. As

per population the no. of buses is expected to be 600. For smoother public transport LRT (Light Rail

Transit)scheme is proposed. Soon Consultant will be implemented for this project.

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PRESENT ENVIRONMENT STATUS:

Air Pollution:

Noise Pollution:

Water Pollution:

Various environment friendly projects implemented by TMC

1. Harit Pad Path:

2. Road Renovation:

3. Creek Shore beautification:

The air pollution in Thane city is mainly due to vehicular exhaust and construction work Continuous

increase in vehicles is adding to the air pollution. To control the air pollution Thane Municipal

Corporation, has undertaken projects like road concretization, road widening, tar road, renovation by

UTWT method, Green footpaths, Rail Over Bridge at Kopari, Vitawa Subway, FOB at Kalwa. This has

reduced the dust pollution by 38%.

The dust pollution is decreased by 40 – 60% as a result of completion Roads at Nitin Fire Station, Shastri

Nagar, Balkum Fire Station, Gaondevi, Jambhali Naka and Kalwa Ward Committee Office. Partly

completion of road work has resulted into decrease of dust pollution by 20-30% at Anand Nagar, Wagale

Fire Station, Waghbil Naka, Malhhar Cinema and Castel Mill. There is heavy traffic at Mulund Check Naka

and Manpadanaka, so increase in dust particles is observed. The major decrease in dust pollution (74%) is

observed at VitavaOctroi Post. Because of Vitava sub way the traffic jamming is lessen so dust pollution is

reduced. By implementing Air Pollution Control Rules; Pollution Control Cell has recovered fine of Rs.

15,00,000/-.

The Noise Pollution in Thane city is increased due to urbanization and increasing no. of vehicles. The

average noise level in Thane City during Day time observed is between 50 – 81 dB(A). Thane Municipal

Corporation has declared 12 areas as silence zones and the Day time noise level observed at these areas

is between 64 – 76 dB(A). The noise level monitored during festivals in Thane City is observed between 69

–102 dB(A). There is need of public awareness regarding Noise Pollution.

Water quality from lakes, Creek, sewers, bore-wells and wells under TMC area are monitored time to

time. Water samples from 24 Lakes are analysed every month by Pollution Control Laboratory and the

quality of water is found quite entertaining. But the Nirmalya disposed at Lakes is causing pollution. There

is need of public awareness regarding this Pollution. Since last eight years TMC is implementing eco

friendlyGanesh Festival by making alternate arrangements like artificial lakes for immersion of idols to

avoid Lake Pollution. This year TMC has collected 120 tones ofNirmalya and 25 tones manure is prepared

from this.

Thane creek is facing problems of Pollution due to growing urbanization and increasing Industrial area. A

sewage treatment plant of 120 MLD capacity at Kopari has helped in reducing the pollution of Thane

Creek and conservation of aquatic life.

Thane Municipal Corporation is developing in three stages. Under this Project,

of 160 km length will be developed. This will enable people a safe footpath facility.

Because of the no. of footpath users has increased from last year's 10 % to 40%.

To reduce the dust in the atmosphere and for smoother public transport, TMC has undertaken

283 km length's road length projects as road reinforcement, concretization, tar road, road

widening of cost Rs. 236 corers. Due to reinforcement of these roads, no. of potholes has

decreased and incidences of traffic jam are reduced; due to this air pollution is reduced.

Thane Municipal Corporation is implementing an ambitious Creek development plan. Total 30

km long creek shore (green corridor) will be beautified environmentally, which has facilities like

jogging track, cycle track, garden, jetty, ghaat. This beautification plan will build a new green city.

Harit Pad Path

Harit Pad Path

Harit Pad Path



This Creek Shore development plan is prepared considering the increase in population, traffic

and commercial changes up to year 2040.

The problem of traffic jam is solved to some extent as Thane Municipal Corporation has opened

Vitawa Subway and the air pollution in this area is reduced by 74%. Kopari Railway Line flyover

has freed the area from traffic jam.

Corporation has declared 3 – R scheme for residential societies i.e. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Corporation Administration has decided to give 5% discount in property tax to the societies

reducing their solid waste up to 50% by recycling/reusing.

As per government's decisions TMC has disposed 3000 kg. of E-waste. This year also a process is

started for E-waste disposal.

Thane Municipal Corporation has developed an Urban Research Centre at Majiwada, where

different workshops are organized. Here up to date library, exhibition hall, conference hall and

modern presentation technology facilities are available.

Thane Municipal Corporation has organized an exhibition on biodiversity for public awareness.

600 photos of animals, birds, insects, flowers were displayed in the exhibition.

TMC has undertaken different programs like nature, season garden, butterfly garden, medicinal

plants garden. Thane Municipal Corporation has presented an MOU for conservation of biodiversity in

Thane Municipal area at International level convention of biodiversity in October, 2012 held at

Hyderabad.

TMC has published CD on Lake Conservation for Public Awareness. Water purification and

softening plant of Bore well at KalwaGanapatiGhat, near Creek is implemented. Weather

Monitoring Machine is installed for measuring different elements of the climate like

Temperature, wind speed, Wind direction, Rainfall, Humidity etc. TMC has prepared a new

website - . for people to access updated information within TMC area.

Thane Municipal Corporation has installed 6 LED boards for displaying different environment

related messages and different projects of TMC for citizens, on experimental basis. These LED

boards are automatically operated and it is possible to display message all over from main office

at a time.

4. Vitawa Subway and Kopari Railway Line flyover:

5. 5% discount to Societies implementing Solid Waste Management at Society Level:

6. E-Waste:

7. Urban Research Centre:

8. Conservation of Biodiversity:

1. Public Awareness Program:

www.thanecity.gov.in

1. Introduction to Environment Report

2. Factors affecting Environment

Population

Urbanisation

3. Status of Urban facilities and stress

Water Supply

Sewer System

Solid Waste

Electricity

Transportation

Social facilities

4. Present Environment Status and Effects

Air Pollution

Water Pollution

Noise Pollution

5. Special Environment Conservation Programs

5 June 2012 – Environment Conservation Projects

Kopari Railway line Over Bridge

Vitawa Subway and KalwaPedestrians Bridge

Creek Shore Beautification

Biodiversity

6. Annexure

Water Management

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As per clause 67 (A) of Mumbai Regional Municipal Corporation Act 1949, it is mandatory to

present the current environment Status Report to the General Body of Local Authority. In accordance

with it the Present Environment Status Report for the Year 2012 is prepared.

This report shows current status of the environment in corporation area. It also incorporates

information of various surveys and detailed measures for conservation of environment. This report is

prepared on DPSIR method - the guidelines given by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.

D – Development – Urbanisation

P – Pressure – Stress on infrastructure

S – Status – Present Environment status

I – Impact – Impact on environment

R – Response – Efforts taken for conservation of environment

In accordance with it, the information of factors affecting environment, stress of infrastructure,

impacts and the measures taken for control is given in this report.

Geographical Array and Weather of Thane City

Area – 128.23 Sq. Km.

Longitude – 90 12” (North) and 73 92” (East)

Height from Mean Sea Level – 7 (m.s.l.)

Climate – Humid, warm adjacent to creek

Annual max. Temperature – 45

Average Temperature – 33

Min. and Max. humidity – 14% - 95%

Wind direction and Speed – Normal wind direction is from north to south and south-

west and avg. speed 0.5 to 5 km/hr.

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1. Introduction to Environment Status Report

Land Use Pattern

Type Area (hectare)

Residential Area 2665.61

Industrial Area 1254.67

Reserved Area 1267.67

Roads 742.97

Protected Area 122.00

Forest Area 3560.00

Green cover 3211.77

Total Area 12823.00

(Source City Survey – City development Plan status report 2009)


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RainfallYear Avg. Rainfall (mm)

2008 3067.00

2009 2284.00

2010 3744.00

2011 3560.70

2012 2739.10



Growing cvilisation and urbanization has increased the per capita income of Thane Municipal

Corporation area. The vast growth in residential area has increased revenue due to increased

property tax and Water tax collection.

Thane city is India's one of the rapidly growing cities. The population growth of city for the decade is

55% which is more than the average growth of the state. This city is of medium size and the area of

the city is 128 sq. km. As per the census of 2011 the city population is 20 Lakh. And it is expected that

the city population will be 31 Lakh by 2030. The population density of the city is 24218 persons per

sq.km. The total slum population is 7.56 Lakh.

Due to growing urbanization, the number of vehicles in Thane City is vastly increased. In the

year 2011-12, the number of vehicles in Thane city is 14, 99, 482. The no. of vehicles is increased by

8% compared to last year. In total no. vehicles, there is increase of 9% in two wheelers, 6% in cars and

9% in delivery vans. There are 35,286 vehicles out of total no. which runs on environmental friendly

fuel as LPG and CNG. The percentage is mere 2.5. The fuel consumption in Thane city is increased as

follows:

Increased fuel consumption is causing increase in pollution.

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2. Factors affecting Environment

� Population:

Ward Water Tax collection

for the year 2011-12

(Rs.in corers)

Property Tax collection

for the year 2011-12

(Rs.in corers)

Kopari 2.71 5.5

Naupada 7.09 25.9

Uthalsar 7.47 21.3

Vartak Nagar 10.71 43.6

Rayala Devi 3.51 15.6

Wagale Estate 7.56 9.0

Manpada 8.81 47.6

Kalwa 7.32 12.4

Mumbra 7.31 18.2

Total 62.44 199.1

� Urbanisation:

Year Petrol Increase Diesel Increase

09-10 2.4 Corer Ltrs. - 1.59 Corer Ltrs. -

10-11 2.64 Corer Ltrs. 10% 1.75 Corer Ltrs. 10%

11-12 2.87 Corer Ltrs. 8% 2.46 Corer Ltrs. 40%

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� The consumption of electricity has increased in commercial sector in Thane

Municipal Area.

In last five years there is heavy growth in businesses in Thane city. From the

information available from , it is observed that there is 8

– 10 % increase every year in commercial establishments. In 2012 the no. of shops has

increased by 25% compared to last year.

Bombay Shop Establishments Office

( )Source: Bombay Shop Establishments Office

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Information of commercial establishment's registration in last five years

in TMC area is given in following table:

Year Shops Business Hotels Movie Theaters

2009 2752 3141 149 79

2010 3713 5831 221 26

2011 4912 6765 311 21

2012 6072 7127 369 24

Sector Usage

For year 2010-11

Usage

For year 2011-12

% increase /decrease

HT Industrial 37.81 22.34 -- 59

LT Industrial 7.37 8.89 + 20

Commercial 18.12 28.44 + 56

Residential 59.18 62.83 + 6

Total 122.47 122.50

Information of Electricity Consumption in last two years in Thane City.


Information of commercial establishments of last five years in Thane City


Classification of Vehicles in Thane City

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10 years back the population of Thane city was about 12 Lakh, which now has reached

to 18.20 Lakh. From the year 2001 road widening work was done on large scale in Thane city,

which helped in development of large residential complexes and population increased

rapidly.

Thane Municipal Corporation is taking constant efforts to give best required social

facilities to citizens for the upliftment of their standard of living, like better roads, footpath,

public transportation, gardens and tree plantation and clean and sufficient water supply. But

increasing population is causing burden on the facilities.

Thane Municipal Corporations' water treatment plant is at Temghar. In Slum area,

water is supplied at the rate of 135 Lt/day/person while in commercial and other areas it is

supplied at the rate of 251 Lt/day/person in Thane Municipal area. Thane city is divided into

44 districts for water distribution. The total length of water distribution channel is 719.22 km.

The migrating population to residential area is increasing the demand of pure water.

Thane Municipal Corporation has completed Water Supply system of 110.00 MLD

under Jawaharlal Neharu National Urban Renewal Mission. This has reduced the burden of

water supply. Apart from this improvement, the quality of pure water supplied to customers

is to be increased.

�Water supply:

�Water Supply Demand in Future:

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3. Present Status of Infrastructure Facilities and Stress

Status of water supply in last three years:

Thane Municipal Corporation Water Supply

Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai

Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation

Shaha-Temghar Water Supply Authority

200 MLD

060 MLD

100 MLD

100 MLD

Total = 460 MLD

Total Population

Total Water Supply

Water supplied Per Person

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460 MLD

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99 %

Water Supp Year 2010-2011 Year 2011-2012

Population 19 Lakh 20 lakh

Water Supply (MLD) 442 460

Water Conservation program

Tender process for metering, 6-7

MLD water from back wash at

water treatment plant is reused.

Bids are invited for installation of

meters

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Harvesting system is

implemented. In 4 TMC

buildings also the Rain Water

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implemented.

In 256 new buildings Rain Water

Harvesting system is implemented.

In TMC the Rain’s own 5 buildings

Water Harvesting system is

implemented in the year 2011-12.

Year 1991 2001 2011 2021 2031 2041 2051

Population

(in Lakh)7.91 12.61 18.26 26.11 29.8 33.6 41.2

Demand in

Future

(MLD)

143 227 328 470 536 605 742



Total 25004 water samples were analysed in the year 2011-12. 3560 samples from

water tanks and direct tap were also analysed. The water quality in from distribution system is

observed to be 95% and that of from storage tank is observed to be 87%.

The result of last three years is reported below:

(World Health Organisation – WHO Standards – 95% Throughout the year)

� Potability of Drinking Water:

�Water Samples :

� Analysis Report of water samples from distribution system :

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�Ward-wise Water Supply Status :

Sr. No. Ward Water Tank Proposed Water Tank

1 Kopari 3 -

2 Naupada 3 -

3 Uthalsar 5 -

4 Vartaknagar 9 02

5 Rayala Devi 5 02

6 Wagale Estate 2 -

7 Manpada 9 -

8 Kalwa 6 -

9 Mumbra 10 10

Total 52 14

Year Total Samples Potable Non potable Percentage

09-10 22,179 18,800 3379 86%

10-11 27,632 23,609 4023 86%

11-12 25004 21,463 3541 87%

Year Total Samples Potable Non potable Percentage

09-10 4,620 4,139 481

10-11 3,152 3,069 83

11-12 3,560 3,367 193

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Increased number of water samples is found non potable from Mumbra, Vartak

Nagar, Manpada, Rayala Devi and Wagale Estate wards as the internal water storage is not

proper.

It is observed from the report of water samples analysed time to time by Pollution

Control Cell that the water storage is not proper so it get contaminated. The wall adjacent to

Water storage tank dampens so fungus is there. UV bulb in the water purifier is deposited

with substances in the water, so the capacity of the purifier is reduced. This causes increased

acidity of water. The taste of water changes due to change in quantity of salts, germs are

manifested. Therefore it is important to store water scientifically. Citizens are urged to clean

the water storage tanks and get drinking water tested time to time from Pollution Control

Cell.

As per General Body Resolution No. 380/13 dated 29/03/2011 of Thane Municipal

Corporation; it is mandatory to test the stored water every three months as per Indian

Standards. The residential societies, hotels, all commercial organizations, Sugar Cane Juice

Centers, all restaurants should take note of this.

A workshop was organized on 31.08.2012 on Water Management of the cabin of

hon'ble City Engineer. All engineers from Water Supply Department, Scientists from

Pollution Control Cell, employees collecting water samples, Medical Officers of Health

Department attended this workshop. Representative from E-Merck Company guided in the

workshop on proper collection of water samples and their scientific way of analysis. In this

workshop hon'ble City Engineer ordered Pollution Control Cell to collect per day five water

samples each from all Reservoirs and their Tail end of water distribution line. The analysis

report of it is as follows:

9

Ward

09-10 10-11 11-12

Water Supply

Department

Health

Department

Water Supply

Department

Health

Department

Water Supply

Department

Health

Department

Percentage Potability Percentage Potability Percentage Potability

1. Naupada 91 84 96 86 98 86

2. Uthalsar 96 82 97 80 99 85

3. Kopari 97 86 97 93 97 97

4. Kalwa 87 85 95 86 97 87

5. Mumbra 92 76 96 73 88 68

6. Wagale Estate 91 78 96 79 99 62

7. Rayala Devi 91 78 96 68 98 68

8. Vartak Nagar 82 76 94 78 98 74

9. Manpada 79 79 95 77 98 78



Last end of Water distribution line

2 August to 7 September 2012��

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Water Quality from Water Tank

2 August to 7 September 2012��

Ward Total Samples Potable Non potable Percentage Potability (%)

Uthalsar 20 19 1 95

Naupada 12 11 1 91

Wagale Estate 6 5 1 83

Rayala Devi 17 16 1 94

Vartak Nagar 21 21 0 100

Kopari 8 7 1 87

Majiwada-Manpada 18 18 0 100

Mumbra 17 16 1 94

Kalwa 12 12 0 100

Total 131 125 6 95

Ward Total Samples Potable Non potable Percentage Potability (%)

Uthalsar 90 70 20 77.78

Naupada 48 30 18 62.50

Wagale Estate 22 15 7 68.18

Rayala Devi 62 38 24 61.29

Vartak Nagar 72 52 20 72.22

Kopari 33 22 11 66.67

Majiwada -Manpada 72 47 25 65.23

Mumbra 79 49 30 62.03

Kalwa 48 35 13 72.92

Total 526 358 168 68.06

A workshop on Water Management under the presidency of hon'ble City Engineer on 31.08.2012




Integrated drainage development program year 2011-12



From above results it is observed that the quality of drinking water is observed to as

per the standards and that of the Tail End is tumbled to some extent. The main reason for this

is use of Buster Pump at chawls and societies to lift the water to top floor. This pollutes the

whole Water channel. In this context citizens are appealed not to use buster pumps. And the

area at the Tail End, where connections are more, should be carried out as well.

Pollution Control Cell regularly monitors the water samples of commercial

establishment e.g. companies, hotels and malls. The establishments whose samples found

unfit are issued notices and following measures are get done from them:

1. Cleaning of Water Storage Tank.

2. To cover the Tank with Lid properly.

3. Operation & Maintenance of Water Purifier.

A public awareness program was carried out on World Water Day - 22 March 2012 by

Pollution Control Cell. Information Letters were distributed on this occasion.

The total length of sewers in Thane Municipal Corporation area is 138 Km. The

Corporation looks after the construction, maintenance and cleaning of these sewers. Thane

Municipal Corporation has appointed M/s. Consulting Engineering Services (I) Ltd. for

technical consultation and preparation of detailed engineering report of construction of

sewers for Thane City, Kalwa, Mumbra and Diva division. The detailed project reports for

Stage I, Stage II and Stage III of Rs. 93.39 Corers, 116.59 Corers and 57.89 Corers respectively

is submitted under central government's JNNURM Scheme for grants and got sanctioned

from Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee. Thane Municipal Corporation has

completed the Integrated Sewer Development Program under JNNURM Scheme. This work

was under taken in the year 2007.

In Thane Municipal area 81water logging areas were found. Now at the final stage of

the project still in 12 areas water logging problem is there during Monsoon. Expert

Consultants are appointed for the remedial measures of this problem. A detailed project

report is being prepared on Holding Ponds.

Technical Consultants are preparing detailed project report of works other than

JNNURM projects.

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� Integrated Sewer Development Program:

11Environmental Status Report 2012



17 percent of Thane Municipal area is connected through sewage lines; sewage in

remaining area is treated through soak pits and discharged to creek. Following upgradation

was done to Sewage treatment plant through grants sanctioned under JNNURM Scheme.

Stage – I:

Connections are to be done of 120 km length in mentioned area in this scheme. Out of

this; sewage lines of 52 km length is completed. 7 pumping stations are being constructed

under this scheme. Construction of 4 pumping stations is completed and remaining 3 stations

will be completed by March 2013.

A sewage treatment plant of 120 MLD capacity based on C-Tech technology is

operational at Kopari. This treatment is automatic for which SCADA system is used. This has

saved the manpower for operation and maintenance. The treated water coming out of this

plant has lowest COD, BOD and TSS which has helped in reducing the pollution of Thane

Creek and conservation of aquatic life.

Stage – II:

Connections of 122 km length sewage lines are to be done under this scheme. Out of

this; connections of 13.10 km length is completed and a treatment plant of 100 MLD capacity

is proposed. Work of 7 pumping stations will be completed by December 2012.

Stage – III:

Total 25 Km long sewage lines will be connected in Mumbra area under this scheme.

Three pumping stations and a treatment plant of 32 MLD will be completed by December

2012. Till date connections of 11.30 km long are completed.

85% of TMC area i.e. 108.9 sq.km. will be connected with sewage lines under this

scheme.

� Sewage Treatment :

12

Sewage Treatment Plant of 120 MLD capacity at Kopari



Basic Typical Four Tank Process:-


Kopari Sewage Treatment Plant

The plant is based on C-TECH cyclic activated sludge treatment process

This plant is operational on Scada System.




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Solid Waste Management:

Door to Door solid waste collection and transportation (Ghanta Gadi Yojana):

Biomethanisation Plant:

Solid Waste Disposal:

Road Sweeping: Roads under Thane Municipal area is cleaned through private

contractors. For this 19 contractors were appointed which are in act since 01 March 2011.

The total length of roads is 263 km.

Under Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000, contractors are

using 94 large closed type and 64 small type vehicles on rent basis for door to door collection

of solid waste. The areas like slums and localities on hilly slopes, where vehicles cannot

reach, the collection of solid waste is done by volunteer organizations. Some roads are being

cleaned through rag picker women on experimental basis. At this point 344 rag pickers are

appointed.

Thane Municipal Corporation has set up a biogas generation plant of 15 MT capacity

from wet solid waste (Kitchen waste) from Hotels, Malls within Thane Municipal area at

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital. At Hiranandani Estate, Patlipada a 5 MT capacity plant

with private participation is started as well. 4 projects of 2 MT capacity each are proposed in

different parts of the city.

Thane Municipal Corporation does not have its own dumping ground. Government

has allotted plot of 19 hectors to TMC for setting up solid waste disposal plant at survey no.

15,16,17 & 18 of Mauje Daighar in June 2004. But due to opposition of local people the solid

waste disposal plant has not been set up. At this stage as TMC does not have its own dumping

ground, the waste is dumped at a privately owned plot in Khardi Village within TMC area. The

leveling of solid waste dumped at this place is done and spraying of insecticide and air

fresheners is carried out and a layer of soil is also put as per requirement.

Solid Waste Management Division of TMC looks after the sweeping, cleaning and

disposal of solid waste within the TMC area. Taking actions on Plastic carry bag users,

eradication of rats, clean up of public toilets is also done by Solid Waste Management

department.

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�TMC's problem of Solid Waste Disposal:

Development of common scientific Landfill site in Mumbai Metropolitan Region:

At this stage as TMC does not have its own dumping ground, the waste is dumped at a

privately owned plot with the prior permission of land owner on 15 acres out of CTS no. 38/1,

38/2, 38/3, 38/4, 38/5, 38/6, 38/7 in Khardi Village within Mumbra Ward Committee area. But

on some occasions local people oppose for dumping of waste. TMC has written letter to

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board vide Letter No. TMC/SWM/DyCO/424/2286 dated

09/08/2010 for grant of permission for disposal of solid waste at this site. But the Board has not

granted the permission yet. Instead Board has prosecuted Officers of TMC for dumping waste

at the said site.

Considering the problem of Solid Waste Disposal of TMC, a letter dated 23/08/20100

was written to Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation seeking permission for disposal of waste at

Common dumping ground at Taloja till the dumping ground is started. But the permission from

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation is not received.

Considering the serious problem of Thane Municipal Corporation's disposal of Solid

waste, a meeting was organized on 16/12/2010 at Nagpur during winter assembly under the

chairmanship of hon'ble Chairman, Legislative Assembly. The meeting was attended by hon'ble

vice chairman – legislative Council, hon'ble Minister for State – Urban Development and Forest,

MLAs from Thane district, Chief Secretary – Maharashtra State, Chief Secretary – Revenue &

Forest, Chief Secretary- Urban Development, Commissioner TMC, Dy. Commissioner – Thane

Police and Dy. Collector, Residential – Thane etc. Hon'ble Chairman, Legislative Assembly

directed to forest department to make available the closed quarries under their jurisdiction for

the period of 2 years till the Solid Waste Management Plant at Daighar Starts. TMC has

submitted proposals to Chef Secretary – ministry of Revenue and Forests vide letter no.

TMC/Commissioner/SWM/8144393 dated 22/12/2010 about making availability of 1. Two

closed quarries of more than 4 acres at Mouje Gaymukh, at around 100 feet distance from

Ghodbunder Road. 2. Closed Stone quarry at Reserved Forest Survey No. 218 – A, Area – 1 at

Mouje Shil. The same has been communicated to Forest Department.

Hon'ble Commissioner, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development has informed

about consent letter about participation in the project of development of scientific common

Landfill site. The Authority has suggested two options. With reference to it:

Option 1: The local body will be responsible for treatment on all waste generated daily at local

level and the inert waste remained after treatment (Process remaining) will be sent to Common

Landfill site for disposal.

Option 2: The solid waste generated daily at local level will be treated at Common Landfill site

and the responsibility of remaining waste will completed at Common Landfill site.

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15

1. Solid Waste Treatment Facility, Incineration Plant of TMC (Waste to Energy):

Government has allotted a land of 18.89 hectors at sr. no. 15,16,17,18 and 19 in the

year 2005. An agreement was made with M/s. Hanjer Biotech Energies Pvt. Ltd. for setting up

Solid Waste Treatment Plant on BOT basis for a period of 29 years; with approval from

General Body vide General Body Meeting resolution no. 45 dated 17/06/2006. The said

project could not be completed due to oppose by local people. The local people were shown

the waste treatment plant set up by M/s. Hanjer Biotech Energies Pvt. Ltd. at Rajkot

Municipal Corporation and at Mira Bhaynder Municipal Corporation. However the people

were not satisfied so, though after giving Police protection the project could not be

completed. Taking consideration of this fact, a new permission was granted for setting up a

modern odourless Solid waste treatment and disposal plant vide General Body Meeting

resolution no. 251, dated 24/11/2010. In this context, for setting up Solid Waste Incineration

(Waste to Energy) plant, EOI are invited at International level.

650-700 MT of solid waste is generated in Thane City. The collection of waste at door

to door is done by collection vehicles. Public roads are cleaned by contractors and the waste

collected is transported to dumping ground/collection centre through dumpers. So to avoid

double handling of the waste, hydraulic compactors are hired since June, 2012. For collection

of waste in TMC area, dust bins of 1.1 MT and 120 Liter capacity are placed. The waste is

collected in three sessions under this system. This has enabled to keep the roads / places

where waste is thrown openly under control and keep the city clean.

2. Collection and Transportation of Solid Waste :

Development of Common Landfill Site and transportation of Solid waste or waste

after treatment from Local bodies is an integrated activity, so transportation of waste is part

of Common Landfill Site. Proposals are invited from approved orgnisations, 11 organisations

have submitted their proposals. The scientific disposal of solid waste will be possible once the

operation of plant starts. And the problem of Dumping ground will be resolved permanently.

This will help the users to use any dumping ground which will be developed and the

cost of transportation will be saved.

Observing the option 1 and 2; today TMC does not have its own land other than

Dayghar. A proposal for participation under 2 option of Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Development Authority's Common dumping ground Project was submitted to general body.

And the General Body's resolution is communicated to MMRDA. Tender process has been

started for this project by MMRDA.

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Environmental Status Report 2012 16

Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt. of India has formed the Biomedical Waste

(Management & Handling) Rules in July 1998. Primary responsibility of management of

biomedical waste in scientific manner is fixed on the establishments generating biomedical

waste (hospitals, dispensaries, dental clinics, blood banks, laboratories, veterinary hospitals,

etc.) under these rules.

Though the responsibility is fixed, it is not possible for every establishment to set up

and operate waste management facility. Therefore Central Government has suggested to

local bodies to start a common biomedical waste management facility to manage the

waste generated within their jurisdiction.

The waste type from biomedical waste:

1. Contagious waste (human tissues, organs, body Parts, Items contaminated with blood

and body fluids including cotton, dressings, soiled plaster casts, lines, beddings, other

material contaminated with blood) experimental animals used in research are

incinerated at 850 C.

2. Wastes generated from disposable items other than the waste [sharps] such as

tubings, catheters, intravenous sets etc. are disinfected by chemical treatment

autoclaving / microwaving and mutilated / shredded.

3. The waste other than this (e.g. needles/glass) is chemically treated and sent for

recycling.

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Biomedical Waste Management

The biomedical waste generated from around 1114 Medical establishments within

TMC area is disposed scientifically at the common facility. The classification of these

establishments is as:

Type of Medical Establishment No.

Common Hospitals 241

Maternity hospitals 119

Blood Banks 9

Dental Clinics 283

ENT and Eye hospitals 44

General Hospitals 601

Pathological Laboratories 150

Veterinary hospitals 5

Medical facilities in Industries 48

Skin Clinics 4

Total 1504


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Total 3,46,112 Kg of waste collected from above establishment during January 2011to

December 2012 is disposed scientifically at the common facility.

The facility has fitted modern Vehicle Tracking System on vehicles transporting

biomedical waste. Each medical establishment is given a separate barcode.

In coming time, proposal of collection of such waste from household and its disposal is

under consideration of the facility.

This common facility is ISO 9001:2000 certified since 2005 and is this year it is

upgraded with 9001:2008 certification.

Electricity Generation and Energy Saving:

The street lighting in TMC area and electric fittings of TMC offices is done by Electric

department of TMC. The provision is as:

Street / Garden Lighting 32,335

High Mast 67

LED Fixtures 235

Induction Fixtures 228

Traffic Signal 31

Different Energy Saving Projects:

Solar Water Heating Systems 3550 LPD

Solar Photovoltaic Systems 61 KWP

Solar Traffic Signal 6

Solar Blinker 39

Solar Air Conditioning Systems 160 Ton

Biomethanisaton Plant 15 TPD



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Energy Ministry, Central Government has selected Thane City for developing as Solar

City, under 11 Five year Plan. For this programs like increasing the energy efficiency within

TMC area, more and more use of non conventional energy in the city are under taken. The

central government has made provision of Rs. 50 lakh and the project wise grant is expected.

Present Energy Status Report for Thane City and Green House Gases Emission Report

for Thane city have been prepared and which are hosted on TMC's website.

A solar water heating system of 35,500 lit. capacity has been implemented on TMC

hospitals and buildings. In TMC area 100 solar lamps, 6 solar traffic signals are implemented.

Inductor fittings are being used for energy saving at different places in TMC

area. And LED fitting is being implemented on roads and at slum areas on

experimental basis.

Energy efficient lamps are used for street lighting.

Energy efficient T-5 tube lights and Bureau of Energy Efficiency approved Fans

are used in TMC buildings.

A fully fledged central air conditioning system on Solar Power is implemented

at Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Kalwa.

In coming financial year Corporations other system implementation running

energy generated on solar power and wind power is proposed. A budgetary

provision of Rs. 1.00 corer is made for this.

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There are 87 gardens under Thane Municipal area. Garden department of TMC

maintains these gardens. The collective area of these gardens is approx. 25 hectors.

Thane Municipal Corporation is continuously conserving the trees. In 2011-12 TMC

has counted number of trees through GPS and which is 4,45,262. Every year TMC carry out

tree plantation along the road side, which are 25,777 in numbers.

TMC has carried out plantation of 5000 local species at Gholai Nagar, Kalwa under

Green Thane Program. TMC has also planted 24,000 local species on hill side of Shil and

Mumbra. In these areas plantation of 1,00,000 trees will be carried out in coming five years.

Dividers of main roads were beautified by planting decorative flowering plants. Tree

plantation is done at Rutuchakra Nature Garden, Kalwa Bridge.

Every year TMC organizes an exhibition 50 – 60 thousand citizens and

students visited this three day exhibition. 1000 species of different plants, shrubs, flowers

and leaves e.g. medicinal, aromatic, decorative, seasonal, marshy and tall trees were

displayed. Horticulture experts guided the citizens through workshops, slide shows, seminars

on conservation of trees.

Thane Municipal Corporation is going to construct a botanical garden 39,000 sq. m.

area, where 1200 different plants and shrubs will be planted.

'Vrukshvalli'.

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� :Gardens and lakes

� :Census of Trees

Total No.

Tree Species

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301 39040 59364 40778 3413 276890 25777 445262



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Comparative Table of tree census for the year 2001 and 2010.

Year 2009-2010 2001-2002

Total no. of trees 4,45,262 3,31,500

No. of Species 300 294

Babul 32916 23763

Australian Acacia 28710 30359

Mango 17035 24276

Coconut 14953 14366

Son Mohar 12476 12476

Kala Umbar 11547 -

Karanj 972 10903

Almond 8685 -

Ficus 7174 -

Jamun 6823 9754

Drumstick - 9768

Guava - 88916

From above table it is observed that the no. species and no. of trees is increased. But the no.

of trees of local species is decreased.






Nakshatra Garden at GanapatiGhaat, kalwa

Mangroves Cultivation


Garden at Kopari


Beautification of Makhmali Lake

Beautification of Kolbad Lake




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Lakes

1. :Information of Lakes

Thane city is known as City of Lakes. There are total 35 Lakes in the city and 40 hectors of

city area is occupied by Lakes. Because of geographical location i.e. hills of Yeoor and creek to

the other side, no. of lakes is more in Thane City.

All lakes in Thane are in densely populated areas and they have exceptional importance.

Lake sites are now being developed as entertainment spots. In Thane area at Lakes festivals

are celebrated with lot of zest e.g. ,

As a result of Thane Municipal Corporation's Lake Conservation Program, most of the lakes

and gardens adjacent to the lakes are developed. The Jogging tracks are also developed

around lakes like which have enabled elderly

people to have Morning-Evening walks.

Thane Municipal Corporation spends 6-8 corers of rupees on Lake Environment

conservation. At this stage 24 out of 35 lakes are conserved and 6 lakes will be conserved by

the year 2013. Corporation has rented out these lakes for boating and fishing. The

development of gardens around lakes, they are now developing as recreational joints.

TMC has formed a “Lake Conservation Centre” for conservation of lakes under the

chairmanship of hon'ble City Engineer. Here works related to Pollution of Lakes and Civil

Works are done. TMC has prepared a documentary for public awareness about lake

conservation.

Success of Government plans is depending on Public Participation. Citizens of Thane are

appealed to cooperate with TMC's Lake Conservation Program.

GudhiPadwa TripurariPoornima, Chat Pooja, Diwali, etc.

Bramhala, Ghosale, Khargoan, Kachrali Lake

Year Organisation allotting Grants Lake Conservation

2004-2008 Ministry of Environment and

Forest, New Delhi

Purification of Nine Lakes by Biotechnology –

Rewale, Jail, Makhmali, Kharegaon, Kausa,

Upvan, Kasarwadavali, Nar/Owala, Khidkali

2009-2010 Thane Municipal Corporation Purification of Five Lakes by Biotechnology –

Bramhala, Kolshet, Kolbad, Siddheshwar, New

Shivaji Nagar Kalwa Lake, Physiographic Survey

2010-2011 Thane Municipal Corporation Beautification of 6 lakes with Environment point

of view – Siddheshwar, Masunda, Kolshet, Gokul

Nagar, Dativali, Kausa, Kharegaon

2011-2012 Thane Municipal Corporation Beautification of lakes with Environment point

of view – Ghosale, Kolbad

Beautification of following lakes is started:

Kasarwadavali, PhadakePada, Khardi, Devsar,

Khidkali, Dasai



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� :Educational Facility

Thane Municipal Corporation runs pre-primary and secondary schools. Educational

Board runs primary schools. The no. of secondary schools of TMC is 13 and the no. of students

is 5000. Ward wise nurseries run by TMC are as follows:

Kopari Naupada Uthalsar Kalwa Mumbra Rayala Devi Wagale Estate Vartak Nagar Manpada

5 4 4 4 14 3 5 11 11

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Corporation’s Schools.

Private Granted

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Private non-Granted

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Total

Primary 1st

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Higher Primary 1st

to 7th

and 5th

to 7th

117 54 158 329

Secondary Schools 15 91 146 252

Total 139 176 340 655

Thane Municipal Corporation's educational board celebrated World Environment Day on

5 June at Corporation's School. Head Masters, Teachers, Students and Parents participated

in this World Environment Day celebration. School Ward Committee, School Management

Committee and Councilors participated as well. Tree Plantation program carried out on

occasion of this day around School premises. Students planted saplings of rose, basil, Indian

quince, shoe flower aloe Vera etc.

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� :Students also formed slogans

“Plant trees, Grow trees, Conserve trees”

“ ”

“Plant trees and get pure air”

“Plant trees, maintain ecological balance”

Vrukshvalliamhasoyare, Vanchari

� :Science Exhibition

As per government policy, to develop scientific approach, perform new experiments,

interest towards new inventions among the students taking education in corporation schools

every year science and like exhibitions are organized at Corporation level. In these exhibitions

health, communication, educational technology, energy saving, use of non-conventional

energy related topics are taught. In this competitional event 1 to 3 projects are selected for

Tehsil level competition and are awarded with prize.

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� :SarvShikshaAbhiyan

Under in the year 2011-12 a public enlightenment program on

right to education was run. In collaboration with TMC and , in place

of old building of school no.70/71 at Kalwa, a new spacious building is constructed. At School

no. 87 DasaiPada a spacious school building is constructed. Different programs are run under

physically disabled adduct education. An awareness march was organized for antismoking

under tobacco free educational campus program. Educational facility is provided to the

children of Brick kiln employees.

'SarvShikshaAbhiyan'

SarvShikshaAbhiyan



Tree Plantation and Cleaning activity at Schools on Environment Day


Beautification of Jail Lake, Khidkali Lake Ghosale Lake




Thane Municipal Corporation provides preventive and treatment services to the

citizens. Preventive services include following:

1. Vaccination

2. Pulse Polio Program

TMC runs 25 health centers and 5 maternity homes. TMC has a hospital with up to

date facilities at Kalwa, Rajiv Gandhi Medical College and Late Minatai Thakare Nursing

College. Thane Municipal Corporation is running Reproductive and Child Health Program

Phase II. For this TMC has set up Health Posts at slums. Gynecologists regularly inspect the

health of women. Pediatricians check the health of small children.

TMC organizes Community level Health Program. M/s. Link Works are appointed for this.

At Kalwa Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health clinic (Friendship Clinic) is set up.

Counseling is done here. RCH Camps are organized for migrant labours and building

construction labours.

National Malaria Control program is run by Flylaria department. This has check from

Biologists. Following measures are taken under this program:

1. Spraying of wormicide once in a week.

2. Spraying of germicides once in a month.

3. Spraying of germicides in the areas of Dengue and contagion.

4. Container survey at areas of Chickengunia and dengue.

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Thane Municipal Corporation has its own Transport Service. In the financial year 2011-

12 Thane Municipal Transport Service has 321 buses. Out of these 25 buses are on rent basis.

The population of Thane city is about 20 lakh, and the no. of buses is expected to be 420. The

TMT service buses are operated on 68 routes. 193 buses runs on diesel and 128 buses runs on

CNG fuel. The information about this is mentioned in the following table:

Transport Service

For trouble free public transport, Municipal Corporation is implementing road

development and road concretization program. The information is as given in following table:

In the year 2011-12; 1 Flyover bridge, 1 ROB, 1 FOB and 1 subway constructed.��

Comparative Status of Roads

Sr. No. Details Year 2011-12

1. No. of Buses 321

2. No. Buses on Rent 25

3. No. of Depots 2

4. No. of Routes 68

5. No. Passengers per Day 2,432,282

6. Distance covered by Bus (Km) 194

7. Diesel required per day (Liters) 8865

8. No. buses running on Diesel 193

9. No. buses running on CNG 128

10. Total Employees 2356

11. Accidents in a year 84

12. No. deaths due to accidents 4

Type of Road Status in the year

2008 2009 2010-11 2011-12

1. Concrete Road 34 45 60 83

2. Tar Road 246 235 220 200

3. Total length of roads 280 280 280 283



� :Air Pollution

4. Present Environment Status

Introduction:

Types of Air Pollutants:

Health impacts of some major air pollutants

Secondary Air Pollutants:

Pollution means the change in air, water and soil or increase in any factor which affects life. The

sources of air pollution in city are vehicles, industries and hotels etc. due to which sulphur

dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen sulphide, suspended particles (Fly Ash) get mixed with air

and affects health.

Air pollutants are classified as primary and secondary air pollutants. Ash generated during

volcanic eruptions, sulphur dioxide generated due to industrial activities or nitrogen oxides

released from exhaust pipes of vehicles are examples of primary pollutants. Primary

pollutants in the atmosphere undergo chemical reaction. The resulting compounds are called

secondary pollutants. But some pollutants fall under both Primary and Secondary categories.

Due to increased pollutants there may be severe health effects.

1. Sulphur Dioxide: (Sources: Volcanoes, Acid Rains, Industrial processes etc.;)- Heart

diseases, Respiratory ailments, cancer, irritation of eyes, headache etc.;

2. Oxides of Nitrogen: (Sources: Burning at high temperature)- Lung inflammation, viral

infections, respiratory problems, congestion of chest, eye irritation, reduced oxygen

carrying capacity of arteries.48

3. Carbon Monoxide: (Sources: incomplete combustion of natural gases, coal, wood,

vehicular exhausts)- Fatigue, dizziness, affects heart and brain.

4. Photochemical Oxidants : eg: Ozone- lowered lung functionality, eye irritation, cough

etc.;

5. Particulate Matter: (Storm of dust arised from volcanic eruption, biofuels used in

vehicles)- Effects of particulate matter vary with size of the particulate matter.

Irritation, changes in immune system.

6. Ammonia: (Farming techniques) - Ammonia can be identified by its specific noxious

odour. But ammonia is a poisonous gas.

7. Lead: (Source: smoke from vehicles)- Problems in hemoglobin synthesis. Anemia,

affects nervous system and kidneys.

1. Ozone Level: (Sources: Oxides of nitrogen and volatile carbon compounds)- Inceased

level of ozone may affect human health and increases fog.

2. Para oxy Acetyl Nitrate (PAN): (Sources: Oxides of nitrogen and volatile carbon

compounds)

:


(Source: Air Quality Information, MPCB )


Comparison chart of Air Quality of Thane, Mumbai, Pune Nashik





Air Monitoring:Central Pollution Control Board, in 1997, has given permission to Thane Municipal

Corporation for setting up three Air Monitoring Stations. The air monitoring work is carried out

in 120 cities in 26 states and 4 union territories through 342 Air Monitoring Stations spread all

over the nation. It is called as 'National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring'. The monitoring work is

carried out by 'Maharashtra Pollution Control Board' from past few years.

1. To decide the quality of air in the atmosphere.

2. To check whether the air quality is as per the prescribed standards.

For this purpose, air is monitored for 24 hours. The monitoring is carried out at three places.

During this monitoring, samples of particulate matter are collected at the interval of 8 hrs. and

samples of Sulphur dioxide, Nitrous oxide, Hydrogen sulphide and Ammonia etc.; are collected

at the interval of 4 hrs.

Objectives of Air Monitoring:

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Thane (National Air Monitoring Project at Thane)

Location SO2 µg/m3

NOX µg/m3

RSPM µg/m3

Min. Max. Avg. Min. Max. Avg. Min. Max. Avg.

Kopri Ward

Committee Office11 20 16 9 14 12 48 65 52

Shahu Market

Naupada12 20 17 11 15 13 51 64 56

Glaxo Co.Vartak

Nagar13 22 18 12 14 13 51 67 59

Standards(Yearly) 50 40 60

Mumbai (National Air Monitoring Project at Mumbai)

Location SO2 µg/m3

NOX µg/m3

RSPM µg/m3


Bandra 9 32 20 21 161 56 30 747 124

Sion Hospital 3 50 9 4 206 77 4 535 123

Worli / NEERI 11 24 16 19 52 40 28 1 46 74


Pune (National Air Monitoring Project at Pune)

Location SO2 µg/m3

NOX µg/m3

RSPM µg/m3


-- 8 68 25 16 158 46 6 269 104

Karve Road 5 54 16 19 198 67 26 428 119

Nal D epot 10 64 24 16 119 43 17 306 100

Bhosri 17 78 29 13 85 39 15 354 120

Swargate 11 63 22 13 125 52 14 242 88


Nashik (National Air Monitoring Project at Nashik)

Location SO2 µg/m3

NOX µg/m3

RSPM µg/m3


Udyog Bhavan 6 33 23 12 36 26 39 272 101




As per National Ambient Air Monitoring, the air quality of Thane city is observed to be better in

comparison with nearby cities like Mumbai, Pune and Nashik.

In Thane Municipal Corporation area, the air quality is monitored at different locations like

main squares, industrial estates, complaint places through mobile laboratory. In 2011-12, Air

monitoring at actual locations was carried for 24 hrs.

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1. As per the complaints received at Pollution Control Cell for noxious smell and air

pollution in Kopri area in Thane city due to Mulund Dumping ground of Muncipal Council of

Greater Mumbai, air quality monitoring was carried out at Beams Paradise and Kopri Swimming

Pool on 23/07/2012 and 04/07/2012. During this monitoring, particulate matter, Sulphur

dioxide, Nitrous oxide, Hydrogen sulphide and Ammonia were monitored, and which were

observed to be within prescribed limits. Though the above pollutants were observed within the

prescribed limits, but are above the quantity observed at Shahu Market Naupada and Kopri

Ward Committee Office. The main source of Hydrogen Sulphide gas is decaying of municipal

waste. And during monitoring at Kopari dumping ground the same gas was observed to be

more. Ambient Air quality indices at Kopri Ward Committee Office and Shahu Market, Naupada

are 21% and 23%. At dumping ground the index is observed to be 32 – 34%. From this

monitoring it is concluded that because of waste at dumping ground the air quality at Kopari

area is deteriorated.

2. The air quality is monitored at Diva dumping ground. The gases and suspended

particles are observed above the prescribed limits. To avoid this, pesticide and water should be

sprayed time to time.

From this monitoring it is observed that particulate matters are observed above the prescribed

limit.

Due to increase in temperature in Rajasthan, Sand Storm was formed. The dust was observed at

Thane – Mumbai due to prevailing wind direction. The change in atmosphere observed was

temporary.

3. Pollution control cell has monitored air quality at Kopri Ward Committee Office on

21.03.2012 and 22.03.2012, where suspended particles were observed as:

Location Date NO x µg/m3

SO 2 µg/m3

NH 3µg/m3

H 2Sµg/m3

RSPM µg/m3

Beams Paradise

23.07.2012

30 29 5 20 72

Standards (24hrs.) 80 80 400 150 100

Location Date NO x µg/m3

SO 2 µg/m3

NH 3µg/m3

H 2Sµg/m3

RSPM µg/m3

Beams Paradise

23.07.2012

29 85 12 20 338

Standards (24hrs.) 80 80 400 150 100

Date RSPM µg/m3 Avg. Particulate matter

Qty.Standard

21.03.2012

(6.00 AM to 10.00 PM)710 80 – 174 µg/m

3100 µg/m

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22.03.2012

(6.00 AM to 02.00 PM)777 80 – 174 µg/m

3100 µg/m

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Location Date NO x µg/m3 SO 2 µg/m3 NH 3µg/m3 H 2Sµg/m3 RSPM µg/m3 Remarks

Anand Nagar

10.05.12 51 41 4.5 14 465 At this Post there is heavy

vehicular traffic so Particulate

matter is observedmore.29.10.12 41 37 11 12 368

Mulund Check Post

10.05.12 25 58 8.5 18.5 256 At this Post there is heavy


matter is observed more.30.10.12 38 42 15 11 304

Wagale Fire Station

12.05.12 17 30 10.3 13 517 The Tar road here is

repaired and completion of

paver block fixing is done.

So Particulate matter is

lowered.

31.10.12 38 38 18 15 269

Nitin Fire Station

11.05.12 16.5 46 11.2 8 181 Due to completion of tar

road and Fly Over Bridge

the dust pollution is reduced.01.11.12 41 46 17 13 104

Shastri Nagar Naka14.05.12 11 36 17.5 13 164 Completion of road has

reduced the dust pollution.02.11.12 39 40 17 11 88

Balkum Fire Station

08.05.12 28 62 10 7.5 332 The dust pollution has

reduced due to completion

of widening of road.03.11.12 53 65 9 7 125

Castel Mill Naka

18.05.12 34 46 6.2 13.5 242 At this Post there is heavy

traffic of small and big

vehicles, Square is repaired

so dust pollution decreased.

05.11.12 42 46 15 11 164

Gaondevi

19.05.12 32 44 8.7 12 198 The area is near station, so

heavy traffic, but due to

SATIS and traffic rules, dust

pollution lowered.04.11.12 48 52 16 10 105

Vitava Octroi Post

20.05.12 29 57 6.5 7 355 Vitava sub-way has

smoothened the traffic, so

lowered dust pollution.07.11.12 42 60 22 12 94

Kalwa Ward Committee

20.05.12 25 48 14 3 200 Dust pollution is decreased

due to completion of

concrete road.08.11.12 28 31 28 9 80

Waghbil Naka

07.05.12 58 81 4 9 364 Dust pollution is because of

Work of Fly Over bridge in

progress.12.11.12 33 40 14 20 251

Manpada Naka 07.05.12 30 39 18 12 283 Work of Fly Over Bridge

and Road Wi dening is in

progress.22.10.12 35 45 15 10 305

Kapurbawadi Naka 08.05.12 51 74 13 9 334 Work of Fly Over Bridge

and Road Widening is in

progress.23.10.12 65 70 18 12 405

Teen Hath Naka 09.05.12 23 38 10 9 408 At this place there is heavy


matter is observed more.25.05.12 28 30 12 10 350

Malhhar Cinema Chowk 09.05.12 46 41 10 8 357 At this place there is heavy

traffic of small and big

vehicles and TMT buses, so

particulate matter are more.26.05.12 30 25 8 8 250



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Jambhali Naka 18.05.12 41 52 27 24 394 At this place there is heavy

traffic of small vehicles and

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matter are more.

27.05.12 35 40 15 20 220

SATIS 19.05.12 38 53.5 33.5 5 246 At this place there is heavy



matter are more.

19.10.12 30 20 12 8 200

Kalwa Naka 20.05.12 55 31.5 21 7 275 At this place there isheavy



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20.10.12 30 25 15 8 150

Shil Phata 22.05.12 30 53.5 50.5 55 595 At this place there is heavy

vehiculartraffic so

particulate matter are more.18.10.12 22 45 20 30 350

[Source: Pollution Dept., Thane Municipal Corporation]



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NAMP Station, Kopari 12.11.2012 25 16 4 8 90 30 Medium

Kopari W ard Committee

Office13.11.2012 27 24 12 20 165 49 Medium

Shau Market, Naupada

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Standards (24 hrs.) 80 80 400 150 100 -

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4. Thane Municipal Corporation, in 2011-12 has undertaken work of road concretization on

large scale. The quality of air is monitored during concretization in April / May, 12 and post

concretization in October / November, 12. The summarized monitoring report is as given below.

In May, 2012 and October, 2012, air quality at Main Roads and Squares in Thane Municipal

Corporation area was monitored. Because of vehicles, Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter

(RSPM) is the major pollutant. This pollutant causes different respiratory diseases. This the

reason why Thane Municipal Corporation has undertaken a huge 236 cr. Rs. worth project of

Road building, widening and concretization. During air quality monitoring, in May most of the

work of roads was under progress, while in October, at some places work was completed.

At Kapurbawadi dust pollution is more because of work of fly over bridge is in progress. But,

under Pollution control rules, as per the directions from Hon'ble Commissioner, Thane

Municipal Corporation continuously asks the contractor to take control measures as barricading,

water spraying. This has resulted into decrease in dust pollution by 22%.

The major decrease in dust pollution is observed at Vitava Octroi Post. Because of Vitava sub way

the traffic jamming is lessen so dust pollution is reduced highly.

Partly completion of road work has resulted into decrease of dust pollution by 20-30% at Anand

Nagar, Wagale Fire Station, Waghbil Naka, Malhhar Cinema and Castel Mill.

The dust pollution is decreased by 40 – 60% as a result of completion Roads at Nitin Fire Station

(43%), Shastri Nagar (46%), Balkum Fire Station (62%), Gaondevi (47%), Jambhali Naka (44%)

and Kalwa Ward Committee Office (45%).

There is heavy traffic at Mulund Check Naka and Manpada naka, so increase in dust particles is

observed. The air pollution in Thane city is mainly due to vehicular exhaust. Continuous increase

in vehicles is adding to the air pollution. But as a result of implementation of road work by Thane

Municipal Corporation the air pollution is reduced. Still, to develop green wall on flyovers a large

scale tree plantation is to be undertaken.

Air monitoring during Diwali Festival, 2012

5. During Diwali Festival, Pollution Control Cell has surveyed Air and Noise at Kopari Ward

Committee Office, Shahu Market, Naupada and Rayala Devi Ward Committee Office. At these

places air quality is monitored and analysed for SO2, NO , NH , H S and RSPM, for 24 hrs. The

average result is as shown under:

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The average Air Pollution Control Index observed is 51%. In comparison with last year,

the air pollution index is decreased. During Diwali festival, on the day of Laxmi Puja, the RSPM is

observed to be doubled than the prescribed standards. But as per NAMP, air pollution index

during diwali festival time is observed to be doubled. Use of noise polluting crackers is lowered.

But use of fancy crackers has increased the air pollution. And as well though the noise level

observed above the prescribed limits the level is decreased at some part. Awareness among

public is observed at some level.

To control air pollution Thane Municipal Corporation has prepared Pollution Control

Rules. Under these rules air polluting establishments, industrialists, developers and contractors

may be fined up to Rs. 5000 to 25000/-, and if fined for three times there is provision for

cancellation of the License. Pollution Control Cell is implementing these rules and during

December, 2011 to October, 2012 has recovered fine of Rs. 15,00,000/-.

At main squares, vigilance squad is placed with security personals and Police to check

and fine the vehicles transporting Sand, Soil and metal without coverings. Total 500

transporters were fined.

Developers were fined for not providing security nets during construction, not providing

garden nets while plastering, no barricading along main roads, not maintains cleanliness at

water storage for drinking at construction site.

Road cleaning with water – To reduce dust particles main roads and squares were

cleaned with water taken from Wells which is not fit for drinking purpose. Ward wise, 19 roads

were cleaned from water taken from common wells.

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Air Pollution Index Air Quality

0-25 % Good

26-50 % Medium

51-75 % Polluted

> 75% Worstly polluted



The is defined as the unwanted sound which is released into the

environment. It disturbs the human being and cause an on the mental and

. Noise pollution is mainly caused by vehicles.

noise pollution

adverse effect

psychological well being

Health impacts of Noise Pollution:

Noise pollution affects both health and behavior. Unwanted sound can damage

psychological health. Noise pollution can cause annoyance and aggression, hypertension, high

stress levels, tinnitus, hearing loss, sleep disturbances, and other harmful effects. Furthermore,

stress and hypertension are the leading causes to health problems.

Chronic exposure to noise may cause noise-induced hearing loss. High noise levels can

contribute to cardiovascular effects. Exposure to moderately high levels causes increase in

stress and vasoconstriction leading to the increased blood pressure. Noise Pollution mainly

occurs during Diwali, Dahihandi, Ganesh Visarjan and Navratri festivals.

Major population of Thane city is Marathi linguist, so these festivals are celebrated very joyfully.

During celebration noise making musical instruments/dances and noise making crackers are

being used. So, during these festivals the noise pollution level is high. During Ganesh festival,

Navratri and diwali festival, noise levels at residential societies are observed well above the

prescribed limits. This type of Noise Pollution may have permanent effects.

Below mentioned places are declared silence zones in Thane Municipal Area:

1. Mental Hospital Thane (W) 7. Civil Hospital, Tembhi Naka

2. Saraswati High School, Malhhar Cinema 8. District Session Court, Court Naka

3. Bedekar School, Naupada 9. Holy Cross High School, K. Villa

4. Bedekar Hospital, Naupada, Thane 10. Lok Hospital, Vasant Vihar

5. Kaushaly Hospital, Paanchpakhadi, 11. Chiranjeev Hospital, TMC, HQ

6. Chhatrapati Shivaji Hospital, Kalwa 12.Mangala Hospital, Kopari, Thane (E)

As per government decision Pollution Control Cell regularly monitors Noise level at

silence zones and main squares and during Festive Seasons also.

� :Noise Pollution

36

Code Area Type Noise level Limit dB (A)

Day Time Night Time

A Industrial 75 70

B Commercial 65 55

C Residential 55 45

D Silence Zone 50 40








Noise Level Monitoring

The average noise level in Thane City during Day time observed is between 50 – 81 dB(A). At

Railway Station, ST Stand, Octroi Posts and Fly Overs the noise level observed at higher level.

The Noise Pollution is increased due to vehicles and industries.

37

Sr.

No.

Location Noise Level

dB(A)

Sr. No. Location Noise Level

dB(A)

1 TMC Chowk 73 38 Cadbury Junction 72

2 Open House, PachPakhadi 71 39 Vartak Nagar 73

3 Aradhana Naka 77 40 Shastri Nagar Naka 67

4 Harinivas Circle 78 41 Shivai Nagar 52

5 Malhhar Cinema Chowk 73 42 UpvanTalav 53

6 B-Cabin 79 43 Upvan 69

7 Gaondevi 75 44 Gandhi Nagar Naka 71

8 M.H. High School Chowk 78 45 VasantVihar School 69

9 MasundaDuttGhat 77 46 Hiranandani Meadows 72

10 Jambhali Naka 74 47 Khewara Naka 65

11 Tembhi Naka 76 48 Happy Valley Naka 67

12 Near Court 69 49 Nilkhant Artificial Pond 50

13 Court Naka 72 50 Manpada Naka 76

14 DadojiKondadev Stadium 74 51 Bramhand Naka 68

15 CIDCO Bus Stop 75 52 KolshetGaon 62

16 Kopari Creek immersion Ghat 52 53 KolshetKhadi 52

17 Thane Railway Station 74 54 Dhokali Naka 70

18 Kopari Fire Station 63 55 Kapurbawadi Naka 78

19 Kopari Shiv Temple 65 56 Majiwada Naka 81

20 PandurangBhoir Lake 54 57 Rewale Lake 60

21 Hari Om Nagar 74 58 BalkumOctroi Post 73

22 Anand Nagar Octroi Post 72 59 BalkumGaon 68

23 Tin Hat Naka 73 60 Balkum Immersion Ghat 62

24 WagaleOctroi Post 53 61 Reti Bandar Immersion Ghat 61

25 Rayala Devi Artificial Pond – 1 56 62 Reti Bandar Naka 73

26 Rayala Devi Artificial Pond – 2 74 63 Kharegaon Naka Immersion Ghat 64

27 Road No. 16 Naka 70 64 Kharegaon Naka 70

28 Kisan Nagar No. 2 68 65 Manisha Nagar Gate NO. 2 72

29 Kisan Nagar TMC School 70 66 Kalwa Naka 79

30 Shrinagar Naka 67 67 KalwaKhadi 54

31 ITI Circle 70 68 Jail Lake 70

32 Road No. 22 71 69 GhosaleTalav 54

33 Dal Mill Naka 72 70 Shrirang Society 68

34 Indira Nagar Naka 73 71 MinataiThakareChowk 73

35 Kamgar Hospital Naka 72 72 Uthalsar Naka 73

36 SantDnyaneshwarNagar Naka 75 73 Alameda Chowk 74

37 Nitin Company 75


Noise Level Monitored at Silence Zones. The Results are as shown below.

Noise level monitored at different main squares dt.: 18/09/2012

38

Sr. No. LocationNoise Level daytime

Leq dB(A)

1. Anand Nagar Naka 69

2. Mulund Check Naka 73

3. Wagale Fire Station 68

4. Castle Mill 77

5. GaondeviMaidan 77

6. VitavaOctroi Post 78

7. Nitin Fire Station 75

8. Shastri Nagar Naka 76

9. BalkumOctroi Post 76

10. KalwaWard Committee 77

11. Waghbil Naka 76

Location

Leq dB(A)

6.00 AM to 10.00

PM

Location

Leq dB(A)

6.00 AM to

10.00 PM

Chatrapati Hospital, Kalwa 76 Chiranjeevi Hospital, TMC HQ 74

Court Naka, Thane 70 Bedekar Hospital, Thane 67

Civil Hospital, Thane 75 Bedekar Hospital, Naupada 74

Holy Cross High School, Thane 76 Mangala High School, Kopari 65

Lokmanya Hospital, VasantVihar 73 Mental Hospital 66

Kaushalya Hospital, Thane 64 Saraswati High School, Marathi Medium 70



Noise Level Monitoring during Diwali Festival, 2012

Noise Level Monitoring during Ganesh Festival in TMC area

During Diwali festival there is no increase in Noise pollution than last year, but the air

pollution is increased as use of fancy fire crackers is increased. The no. of fire incidences has

increased. The awareness should be created among public about this. Fire crackers contain

hazardous chemicals and heavy metals like aluminium, Sulpher dioxide, Potassium Nitrate,

barium etc., which has dangerous health impacts. Fancy fire crackers contain heavy metals like

copper, cadmium, chromium to give colourful lights. After cracking, these heavy metals from

crackers mixes with dust and causes harm to human and vegetation. To reduce Noise pollution

during Diwali festival, Mumbai Police has issued regulations as:

1. To light fire crackers during 6.00 AM to 10.00 PM.

2. Not to light fire crackers in silence zone.

3. The fire crackers having noise above 105 dB should not be lit.

4. The fire crackers, which make noise above 125 dB are banned from

manufacturing, selling and displaying.

5. Violation of these rules has provision of imprisonment for 8 days and/or fine of

Rs. 1350/- under Bombay Police Act.

39

Sr. No. Location Noise Level dB(A)

1. Khartan Road 72

2. Nagsen Nagar 70

3. Pawar Nagar 69

4. Vartak Nagar 72

5. Sawarkar Nagar 75

6. Bheem Nagar 72

7. Vaiti Nagar Pada No. 3 69

8. Lokmanya Nagar 69

9. Manorama Nagar 102

10. Manpada 74

11. Tembhi Naka 80

12. Mahagiri Shiv SenaShakha 78

13. Khartan Road 82

Location Date Lmin (dB) Lmax Leq(dB)

Kopari Ward Office 13.11.2012 74 92 83

Shahu Market Naupada Ward Committee 14.11.2012 58 74 66

Rayala Devi Ward Committee 15.11.2012 60 82 71



Pollution control cell, time to time analyse water quality of private and corporation

swimming tanks. The annual result of this analysis is given below: The samples not found as per

standards are issued notices and remedial measures are suggested. The water quality of

swimming tanks is to be maintained as per standards prescribed by Maharashtra Pollution

Control Board, as there are more crowds. So the tanks from where samples found not fit, are

suggested remedial measures.

� Ground water quality :

Water is the most important element of life. Any undesirable change in physical,

chemical and biological characteristics is termed as pollution. Increasing population is the main

reason of water pollution.

Water flowing through roads in TMC area, sewage, sludge, solid waste causes water

pollution. Water quality from lakes, Creek, sewers, bore-wells and wells under TMC area are

monitored.

� :Private and Corporation Swimming tanks under TMC area

In TMC, there are 813bore wells and 555 wells. This water is not potable. But in

residential area and slums this water is used for other than drinking purpose. Pollution control

cell has analysed water samples from some common wells under Vartak Nagar Ward

Committee. Whether water from these wells can be used for other uses like to water nearby

gardens, trees on road dividers, for Sulabh Toilets, is checked. The results are given in table

below. This water can be used for gardening. Likewise wells from other ward committees are to

be studied.

� :Water Pollution

40

Sr.

No.

Location pH Chloride

mg/l

Hardness

mg/l

C hlorine

demand

mg/l

TDS

mg/l

BOD

mg/l

COD

mg/l

SS

mg/l

Other Information Remarks

1. Unnati Garden, in

front of TMC

Water storage

Tank

7.71 15 275 Nil 331 3 8 10 Well is not covered

with net, Stone

construction

Not fit for drinking,

can be used for

gardening

2. Shivai Nagar,

Mhada Colony

7.68 35 200 Nil 401 3 8 10 Clean Water, Stone

construction


Not being used.

3. Sawarkar Nagar 7.4 15 325 Nil 595 3 6 10 Covered with net Not fit for drinking,

can be used for other

purposes.

4. Shastri Nagar 7.44 50 300 Nil 597 5 12 10 Concrete

construction,

deteriorated water


can be used for road

dividers.

5. Lokmanya Nagar,

Near Laxmi Nagar

Park

7.73 85 350 Nil 754 3 6 10 Near Corporation

Garden, No net

provided, waste

dumped.


can be used for TMC

garden and road

dividers.

6. Units mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l



41

Average analysis results of Samples from Swimming Tanks, Year 2011-12

From these results it is observed that most of the swimming tanks are as having water quality as

per Standards.

Location pH DO mg/l TDS mg/l BOD

mg/l

SS

mg/l

MPN

Raheja Garden 7.38 7.5 2692 3 Traces 35

Bharat Fertilizer 7.81 7.0 2111 3 Traces 0

Satkar Residency 8.08 7.0 303 2 Traces 0

Tikujini Wadi 7.69 6.1 686 2 Traces 18

Tribhuvndas Bhavanji 7.66 7.8 1291 3 Traces 0

Vasant Vihar Club 7.78 7.5 183 3 Traces 0

Thakur Health Care Club 7.98 7.4 1218 7 Traces 0

Tirupati Green Field 9.05 7.0 134 4 Traces 0

Health Work India Nitro 8.28 7.0 155 4 Traces 0

Late Marotrao Shinde Swimming Tank 4.1 3.4 385 1 Traces 0

Yashwantrao Salawi Swimming Ta nk 6.2 6.17 101 3 Traces 0

Swa. Sawarkar Swimming Tank 6.1 5.9 125 5 Traces 0

MPCB Standards 7.0-8.5 --- --- 10 10 < 500/100 ml



Thane Municipal Corporation has setup a 120 MLD sewage treatment plant at Kopari.

17% area under TMC is connected to sewage plant. Remaining sewage is treated through septic

tank and discharged to creek. The report is as given below.

� :Waste water Pollution

(All results are in ppm except pH)

Because of the Sewage Treatment Plant at Kopari, the quality of water being discharged

in Creek is improved; different birds are seen here now. Pollutants in the water are decreased by

large, and the quality is good. Suspended Solids are decreased by 80%. COD is decreased by 90%;

BOD as well is decreased by 90%. The same water can be used for other purposes like watering to

trees, Flushing, washing, etc.

The residential areas, Malls, Theaters, Hotels in TMC area have their own Sewage

Treatment Plants. Pollution Control Cell has inspected these plants. These plants are under

operations and are to be monitored time to time, and residents of the societies should be

trained about the operations.

As per act of Central Government, it is mandatory that large residential societies should

have their own STPs. The water samples from these STPs are analysed. Most of the time; for the

unfit samples, establishments are issued notices and appropriate measures are get done. The

Treated water analysis report is as shown. Generally the sewage treatment plant works as

shown below:

42

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Result

LimitBefore Treatment After Treatment

MIN MAX AVG MIN MAX AVG

pH 7.6 7.69 7.65 7.84 8.11 7.98 6.5-9.0

Suspended Solids 40 70 55 10 12 11 100

COD 190 75 133 10 13 11 250

BOD 81 32 57 5 6 5 100



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From above results, most of the times it is observed that the water treated from treatment plant

is as per the prescribed standards. If the water samples observed unfit, the establishments are

issued notices and appropriate measures are taken.

44

Sr.

No.Name pH COD SS BOD O & G

1 Cosmos Lounge 7.63 38 30 10 5

2 Cosmos Spr ing 7.3 21 40 7 3

3 R.W. Sawant 1.56 45 23 11 Traces

4 Viraj Global Enterprises 7.52 34 15 12 Traces

5 Vardhman Homes 7.16 29 20 11 6

6 Laxminarayan Residency 7.69 17 20 8 Traces

7 Seth Developers 7.28 13 Traces 4 Traces

8 Big India Mall 7.36 35 33 14 4

9 Jupitar Hospital 7.37 111 46 36 10

10 Raheja Garden 7.6 70 37 29 6

11 Nikhil Construction 7.45 42 Traces 16 4

12 Nilkanth Palm 7.65 25 18 7 Traces

13I -Think Techno Park,

Lodha7.67 24 18 9 Traces

14 Glendal Society 6.67 67 25 21 12

15 G -Corp, Society 7.27 27 Traces 31 Traces

16 Siddhanchal Plant –I 7.56 16 20 6 Traces

17 Siddhanchal Plant - II 7.53 20 Traces 8 Traces

18 Siddhanchal Plant – VII 7.61 25 17 9 Traces

19 Nilkanth Green Phase – I 7.43 44 20 10 Traces

20 Nilkanth Green Phase – II 7.36 51 23 16 Traces

21 Lodha Paradise 7.35 49 28 17 4

22 Dosti Pinnacle 8.4 27 20 10 Traces

23Vasundhara Housing

Society7.1 36 19 13 3

Standards 6.5-8.5 50 100 20 10



Lakes

In Thane Municipal Corporation area there are 35 Lakes. Out of which 12 lakes are

surrounded by gardens. These places are developing as recreational joints. Every month

Pollution Control Laboratory anlyses water from 24 Lakes. And accordingly doses of byproducts

are decided and contractors are directed about the cleanup. The report is shown:

1. pH : 7.6 to 8.2

2. Dissolved Oxygen : 4.0 to 7.62 mg/l

3. Total Dissolved Solids : 150 to 502 mg/l

4. Chemical Oxygen Demand : 16 to 90 mg/l

5. Biochemical Oxygen Demand : 11 to 44 mg/l

6. Nitrate : 0.27 to 5.6 mg/l

7. Phosphate : 0.4 to 2.82 mg/l

8. Chlorophyll : 011 to 1.13 mg/l

9. Ammonical Nitrogen : 1.4 to 14.3 mg/l

Every month Pollution Control Laboratory anlyse water samples of Lakes, the pH and DO

observed as per standards. At Diva, Rayala Devi, Shivaji and Kalwa the DO level observed is less.

At Diva and Siddheshwar lakes waste water and MSW enters at large quantity, whole lakes are to

be conserved. In Rayla Devi Lake heavy growth of vegetation has caused deterioration in DO.

People staying at nearby slums through their waste in New Shivaji Lake and Kalwa Lake. This

should be banned. In Rewale lake 'Nirmalya' enters at large which causes water pollution.

COD indicates organic pollution. COD level of below mentioned lakes is observed as per the

standards: Datiwali, Shil, Phadakepada, Kacharali, Kausa, Kolbad, Hariyali, Kasarwadavali,

Kolshet, Kharegaon, Ambeghosale.

While COD level of below mentioned lakes is observed above standards:

Rewale, Makhamali, Diva, Masunda, Bramhala, Upvan, Siddheshwar, Khilkahali, Gokul Nagar.

Rewale, Bramhale and Gokul Nagar Lakes are smaller in size. During summer the water

level decrease by three feet, this results into increased COD level. In Masunda Lake nearby

people discharges Nirmalya and waste from nearby hawkers also been discharged, so COD level

is more.

Chlorophyll indicates algae, in Thane Lakes algae is within limits.

The Lake water analysis report is as:



Lake is a Fresh Water Eco System. Lake Ecosystem consists of Plankton, Zoo Plankton and

Fishes. Natural purification of lakes is dependent on its Biotic (animals and plants) and Abiotic

factors.

Pollution Control Cell has undertaken a study of Lake Biodiversity in association with B.M

Bandodkar College. Under this study Ghosale Lake was studied first. Phytoplankton,

zooplankton, benthos and fish and fish species were studied. In this lake 26 species and 6,02,196

nos. of phytoplankton were observed. 7 species of zooplankton were also observed. Among

fishes; tilapia, masmbika, rohu, catla, silver carp are the species observed. The density and

biodiversity of phytoplankton is observed to be adequate. Water Pollution level of this lake lies

at mesotrophic class.

� Biodiversity of Lakes:



D.O


C.O

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47

Lake Monitoring Report Year 2011-12

Unit-mg/I Except pH

Do- Dissolved Oxygen

TDS- Total Dissolved Solids

COD- Chemical Oxygen Demand

BOD- Biological Oxygen Demand

Sr.

No.pH DO TDS CDS BOD Nitrate Phosphate

a

Chlorophyll

b c

A mm.

Nitrate

mg/l

TKN

1. Jail 7.6 5.2 170 35 16 0.8 1.04 BDL 0.51 4.1

2. Rewale 8 4.5 256 50 18 0.55 0.52 BDL 0.21 5.65

3. Makhmali 8.2 7 324 49 23 3.5 0.7 5 4 7 0.25 1.71

4. Diva 7.4 4 502 71 33 3.1 3.4 BDL 1.04 5.8

5. Dativali 7.7 5.5 398 31 16 0.23 2.4 BDL 0.27 3.1

6. Shil 7.6 5.5 3.4 16 9 0.63 2.8 BDL 0.23 0.88

7. Phadake Pada 7.6 5.5 376 20 11 0.32 2.82 BDL 0.42 3.6

8. Shivaji Nagar 7.9 4.3 314 38 17 3.4 1.63 BDL 0.125 1.4

9. Owala 8.3 8.4 225 18 8 1.6 2.9 BDL 0.088 1.23

10. Masunda 8.8 7.62 200 49 24 0.6 0.7 1 1.4 1.5 0.118 0.22

11. Bramhala 8.5 6.1 359 50 29 3.9 1.03 BDL 0.186 1.09

12. Upavan 8.3 5.95 150 42 24 3.7 0.67 5 7 12 0.31 14.3

13. Kacharali 8.2 5.5 182 25 10 0.27 5.2 BDL 0.32 3.2

14. Kausa 7.6 4.3 331 28 11 3.696 0.4 BDL 0.46 1.72

15. Kolbad 8.1 6.3 248 29 17 3.05 0.62 BDL 0.175 3.3

16. Siddheshwar 8.4 5.6 264 90 44 4.03 1.01 9 8 13 1.13 8.4

17. Hariyali 7.7 5.2 287 26 11 0.34 1.56 BDL 0.127 2.32

18. Kasarwadavali 7.7 3.9 338 31 11 1.61 2.07 BDL 0.11 3.48

19. Rayala Devi 7.7 4.8 305 34 14 355 0.59 BDL 0.17 5.74

20. Kolshet 8.01 6 405 24 10 2.34 0.37 BDL 0.33 8.81

21. Khidkali 7.83 6.5 268 72 35 6.94 0.99 2 4 2 0.19 10.43

22. Kharegaon 7.78 6.1 433 21 10 3.36 0.29 BDL 0.112 5.6

23. Ambe Ghosale 7.8 6.16 210 23 11 2.86 0.28 BDL 0.14 3.13

24. Gokul Nagar 7.8 5.63 383 43 18 5.6 1.94 BDL 0.17 2.41

Standards 6.5-8.5 >4 - 30 3 0.1 0.03 8 to 25 - -



Thane city has set an example for other cities by celebrating eco friendly Ganesh

Festival. Since last eight years, alternate arrangements are made for immersion of idols to

avoid Lake Pollution.

This year also, a 50 X 30 and 10 feet deep artificial lake was created near Rayla Devi Lake.

At Upvan, near Rayala Devi temple 47 X 14 and 60 feet sized artificial lake is created. At

Nilkanthwoods, Masunda, Rewale Lake, Kharegaon Lake artificial lakes were created. At these

places Worship place, Nirmalya kalash, Medical squad, Fire brigade, electricity provision, loud

speaker system were provided. For water purification in artificial lakes, aeration system was

provided. To maintain the quality of water, doses of Alum, KMnO and Aquafit were added.

Accordingly at the time of low tide, idols immersed in lakes were taken out and immersed in

creek. At 15 places idol acceptance centers were also set up. Special vehicles were arranged for

proper ritual immersion of idols at these centers. Police, Security Guards, Fire Brigade, NCC

cadets, Volunteers from Aniruddha Academy of Disaster Management were placed for security

arrangements at the time of Ganesh Idol immersion. Arrangements were made at Parsik

Retibunder, Kolshet Retibunder, Kopari, Kalwa ganapati Mahaghaat for immersion of idols. This

year 25,286 idols were immersed at artificial lakes. During Navaratri festival, for immersion of

Devi Idols, artificial lakes were arranged by TMC at Masunda Dutt Ghaat, Upvan Rewale Lake

Kharegaon and arrangements for immersion were made also at Kolshet, Kopari, Parsik

retibunder Ghaat. Total 5 to 6 thousand 'Devi Ghats' and 500 to 600 Sarvajanik Devi Idols were

immersed at artificial lakes. The water quality of artificial lakes was analysed and from the

results it is observed that, due to treatment, the toxicity level of water of artificial lakes is

observed well within the prescribed limits of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.

This year TMC has collected 120 tones of Nirmalya from Masunda Lake, Rayala Devi

Lake, Upavan Lake, Kharegaon Lake, Kalwa Ganapati Ghaat, during Ganesh Festival and with the

help of Samarth Bharat Vyaspeeth organization it is composted.

�

Eco friendly Ganesh Festival

48

No. of Ganesh idols immersed in Artificial Lakes

Year Artificial Lake Immersed Idols

2004 3 11068

2005 3 16026

2006 5 16500

2007 5 22058

2008 6 23811

2009 7 26619

2010 8 26467

2011 8 24570

2012 8 25286



Water quality of artificial lakes after Ganesh Visarjan

Note-All results in mg/It except pH & Turbidity

Above results are monitored by vartknagar Lab, Pllution Control Cell, TMC thane

Remark-Above results are below prescribed standards.

Unit-mg/I





49

Name pH DO TDS Turbidity Copper Lead Nickel Iron Cadmium Zinc Chromium Arsenic Mercury

1. Upvan

Artificial Lake7.3 5.2 416 25 Traces Traces 0.04 Traces Traces 0.03 0.01 Traces Traces

2. Ghosale

Artificial

Lake

7.3 5.4 251 20 Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces

3. Nilkanth

Artificial Lake7.3 6.2 187 15 Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces

4. Rayala Devi

Artificial Lake -

1

7.23 0.4 770 40 Traces Traces 0.04 Traces Traces 0.03 0.01 Traces Traces

5. Rayala Devi

Artificial Lake -

2

7.23 1.2 1220 45 Traces Traces 0.04 Traces Traces 0.03 0.01 Traces Traces

6. Masunda


7. Kharegaon


8. Navin

Shivaji Nagar

Artificial Lake

7.83 5.6 211 30 Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces

CPCB

Standards for

discharge of

environmental

Pollutant into

inland surface

water

5.5-

9- - - 3 0.1 3 3 2 5 2 0.2 0.01



50

Water quality of artificial lakes after Devi Visarjan

Note: All results are in mg/lit; except pH and turbidity

Above results are monitored by Vartaknagar Lab, Pollution Control Cell, TMC Thane

Remark – Above results are below prescribed standards.

Unit mg/l

DO –Dissolved Oxygen

TDS – Total Dissolved Solids

COD – Chemical Oxygen Demand

BOD – Biological Oxygen Demand

Name pH DO TDS Turbidity Copper Lead Nickel Iron Cadmium Zinc Chromium Arsenic Mercury

1. Rewale 7.18 2.4 244 20 Traces 0.04 Traces Traces 0.03 Traces Traces

2. Rayala Devi

Lake4.94 Nil 619 68 Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces Tr aces Traces

3. Kharegaon

Lake6.57 Nil 562 30 Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces

4. Upvan Lake 6.76 Nil 238 40 Traces Traces Traces Traces 1.73 Traces Traces

5. Dutt Ghaat 6.87 Nil 406 70 Traces 1.04 Traces Traces Traces Traces Traces

CPCB

Standards for

discharge of

environmental

Pollutant into

inland surface

water

5.5-

9- - - 3 0.1 3 3 2 5 2 0.2 0.01







Creek in the city is a natural source of water. Mangroves play an important role in

biodiversity of water body. Creeks are the largest source of closed water body. Thane creek is

facing problems of Pollution due to growing urbanization and increasing Industrial area. Waste

water from MCGM, TMC, CIDCO, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Thane Belapur

Industrial area and MIDC and waste water from industries enters in Thane Creek. Now Thane

creek is converted to a large drainage.

Thane creek is one of the larger creeks of India. 23 KMs of Thane Creeks flow, flows

through Corporation area. TMC area has surveyed the depth different locations. As per the

survey, because of illegal dumping of the construction waste and the bridges constructed over

Creek, the depth of the creek is reduced. This waste and bridges creates barrier to the natural

flow of the creek. To take care of this it is important to organize creek conservation programs by

the Corporation. There are total 7 bridges over Creek. The construction waste is thrown near

pillars of the bridge which causes barrier to the natural flow.

1. Human settlements and their standard of living.

2. Sewage and Waste water coming from industries, garbage, and continuous releasing

toxic pollutants.

3. Changes in living standards and lack of cleanliness.

4. Flushing and assimilating capacity.

5. Awareness.

To assess the water pollution and pollution load on flowing water following physical and

Results: pH – 7.90 – 8.27, DO – 5 – 6.47 mg/l, BOD – 1 -12.5mg/l, Chlorides - , Phosphates (PO ) -

0.14 – 0.27 mg/l, Nitrate – (NO ) – 0.16 – 0.61mg/l, Total Kjaldal Nitrogen (TKN) - -----. In creek

organic pollution is increased. In analysis of heavy metals, Lead concentration is observed to be

increased.

The problems faced by Thane Creek, are due to:

Procedure:

chemical parameters were analysed. The analysis report is as shown:

�

Creek Pollution



Unit-mg/I





�Water Sample Report of Thane Creek :

All result are in ppm except pH and salinity

52

Sr. No. Location pHChloride

mg/l

DO

mg/l

BOD

mg/l

Phosphate

mg/l

Nitrate

mg/l

TKN

mg/l

Amm.

Nitrate

mg/l

Phenol

mg/lSalinity%

1 Gaymukh 7.92 7952 6.47 12.5 0.14 0.61 0.27 0.73 BDL 12.33

2 K olshet 8.05 5325 6.45 4.2 0.17 0.32 0.2 0.99 BDL 7.07

3 Kasheli Bridge 8 8165 6 2.5 0.2 0.45 0.33 0.76 BDL 5.16

4 Saket 8.12 4047 8.82 3.52 0.22 0.24 0.32 0.86 BDL 6.05

5 Kalwa Creek 8.06 4757 5.83 3.4 0.32 0.27 0.35 1.74 BDL 12.03

6 Retibunder 8.27 8094 5.86 2.0 0.14 0.29 0.36 1.73 BDL 3.03

7 Mumbra 8.19 2840 5.0 1.0 0.24 0.3 0.35 1.4 BDL 2.21

8 Kopari 8.12 2059 6.26 3.65 0.25 0.24 0.31 0.87 BDL 11.78

9 Kalwa Immersion 8.09 8307 6.3 4.1 0.27 0.16 0.23 1.62 BDL 11.68

Standards 6.5 – 8.5 N.A. 4 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 1.2 N.A. N.A.

Sr. No. Location Copper mg/l Zinc mg/l Chromium mg/l Cadmium mg/l Lead mg/l

1 Gaymukh BDL 0.03 BDL 0.07 0.12

2 Kolshet BDL 0.03 BDL 0.03 0.06

3 Kasheli Bridge BDL BDL BDL 0.04 BDL

4 Saket BDL 0.04 0.02 0.04 0.12

5 Kalwa Creek BDL 0.03 0.01 0.05 0.15

6 Retibunder BDL 0.04 0.01 0.03 0.19

7 Mumbra BDL 0.01 0.01 0.06 0.04

8 Kopari BDL 0.04 BDL 0.06 0.12

9 Kalwa Immersion BDL BDL BDL 0.03 0.02

Standards 3 5 0.1 2 0.1



Pollution Control Cell, TMC receives complaints about air, noise and water pollution.

And Pollution Control Cell monitors these complaints and suggests the proper remedial

measure to control the pollution. In the year 2012, pollution Control Cell, TMC received 40

complaints out of which 20 were related to air and water pollution, 15 related to Noise and

other 5 complaints. Out of these 40 complaints 90% were resolved. There is major urbanization

due to increasing population. The nos. of Hotels, malls, resorts is increasing day by day. People

are facing problems due to smoke and smell emitting during preparation of food at these places.

Pollution Control Cell gets adequate measures done to control the pollution from such

establishments and resolve the people's complaints. For example provision of stack at

commercial Sweet marts. There are differences between developer and Society members for

operation of STP. Here Pollution Control Cell gives special attention and coordinates the issue

with Developer and society members and starts operations of STP. In complaints about Noise

Pollution, the main complaints are about noise during festivals, noise from Vehicles, DG sets at

Malls and Residential Societies. About these complaints the noise pollution is reduced by giving

special attention by Pollution Control Cell. Demand of electricity is increased due to growing

urbanization which has resulted in Load Shedding. And during load shedding use of electricity

generators has increased which is causing more air pollution. For these issues Pollution Control

Cell has guided to establishments about pollution control measures.

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A. For public awareness a CD was published by Pollution Control Cell under Lake

Conservation Program

B. Water purification and softening plant of Bore well at KalwaGanapatiGhat, near Creek is

implemented.

C. Weather Monitoring Machine is implemented at TMC office.

Thane Municipal Corporation, every year makes considerable budgetary provisions for

Lake Conservation and different lakes are beautified and conserved. But a large amount of

wastes is been thrown in to the lakes by the people. For this purpose Thane Municipal

Corporation has published a CD to make people aware of the fact. The CD is published on

Corporation's new Website.

At KalwaGanapatiGhat encroachments were removed and a garden is developed on 2

hectors land. Here Bore well is adjacent to Creek, so salts are more in the water which are

harmful to vegetation. Pollution Control Cell is setting up a treatment plant which will reduce

the salts and the soft water will be available for the plants. The capacity of the plant is 2000

Lit./hr.

Weather Monitoring Machine measures different elements of the climate like

Temperature, wind speed, Wind direction, Rainfall, Humidity etc. To measure these elements

Metlon Software is used, which enables updated information on computer. This is monitored by

sensors.

Wind Speed : 0 to 100 Kms/hr.

Wind Direction : 0 to 360 with 1 resolutions

Temperature and RH : 0 to 50 C with resolution of 0.1 C and 0 to 100% RH with 1% resolution

Rainfall : 0 to 50 mm/hr. with 0.5 mm resolution.

TMC has prepared a new website - www.thanecity.gov.in. On this website

updated information of all departments of TMC, information about new projects, Blood Banks

on the city, Ambulances, Hotels, lakes, Entertainment places, gardens, schools, colleges, will be

available. This website has got special permission from Government of India.

Pollution Control Cell published CD on Lake Conservation for Public Awareness:

Water purification and softening plant of Bore well at KalwaGanapatiGhat, near Creek

is implemented:

Weather Monitoring Machine is implemented at TMC office:

TMC Website

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1. :5 June 2012 – World Environment Day Eco Friendly Projectsth

5. To conserve the environment special programs were organized


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Inspection of Compactor by hon'ble Mayor, under Solid Waste Management of TMC


Publication of Documentary CD on Lake Conservation by hon'ble Commissioner






3. 5% discount to Societies implementing Solid Waste Management at Society Level:

Corporation Administration has decided to give 5% discount in property tax to the societies

which will reduce the solid waste up to 50% by recycling/reusing. This motion has been passed inn recent

General Body Meeting.

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5. Eco-friendly Ganesh Festival:

E-Waste

As per government's decisions to dispose E-waste from TMC office, the work was

assigned to Eco Recycling Ltd. In the year 2011-12, corporation has disposed 3000 kg. of E-waste.

The company paid Rs. 38,000/- to corporation for disposal. Out of order CPU, monitor,

Keyboard, mouse, UPS, printers etc. from TMC's various offices were disposed as E-waste. A

certificate was issued for this. This year also a process is started for E-waste disposal.

Since last eight years, to avoid lake pollution during Ganesh Festival, Corporation

arranges for artificial lakes for immersion of Ganesh idols. This year total eight artificial lakes

were arranged and total 25,286 idols were immersed in artificial lakes. For immersion of Durga

idols also artificial lakes were provided.

In rapidly developing Corporation area, daily 700 MT solid waste is generated. The disposal of

this waste is becoming difficult day by day. That's why Corporation has declared 3 – R scheme

for residential societies i.e. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

The residential societies which are to participate in this scheme are to be registered with

corporation. The employees of corporation will verify the daily generation of waste in the

society. Then societies will be given certain outline for reduction of waste. The societies reducing

25 to 50% waste will be given 3% discount and those which will reduce waste more than 50% will

be given 5% discount in property tax. Detailed information about this scheme is available with

the Corporation's Solid Waste Department. Corporation has appealed that more and more

societies should take benefits of this scheme.

The residential societies which are to participate in this scheme are to be registered with

corporation. The employees of corporation will verify the daily generation of waste in the

society. Then societies will be given certain outline for reduction of waste. The societies reducing

25 to 50% waste will be given 3% discount and those which will reduce waste more than 50% will

be given 5% discount in property tax. Detailed information about this scheme is available with

the Corporation's Solid Waste Department. Corporation has appealed that more and more

societies should take benefits of this scheme.



6. :Kopari Railway Line flyover

In Thane city, to connect east and west part of the city, in 2003 Corporation proposed to build a

new Railway Over Bridge at Mulund station near Old Kopari Bridge. Accordingly, in the year 2003; actual

work started at the site. The work out of railway department was completed by Corporation in 2005. But

the work on the railway line was delayed due to non-receipt of permissions from Railways and traffic

blocks. Due to continuous follow-up to Railways; the work finally started. But on 23/10/2009 an accident

occurred when one of the three launched PSC girders collapsed on the railway line. So Railways stopped

the ROB work and directed to use steel girders instead of PSC girders for constructing new bridge.

Accordingly corporation prepared a new design for the bridge and submitted to Railways for approval.

This was approved by Railways. In 2010 fresh tenders were invited and the work was newly started in

2011. The girders for the bridge were brought from Daman (U.T.) and were launched in

November/December 2011. The work was got done. The bridge was opened for transportation on 20

January 2012; near the old Kopari Bridge the newly constructed this 44.0 m. long bridge, a 7.50 m. wide

bridge is available for traffic movement. The area is now free from traffic jamming problem. Meanwhile

the two PSC girders available as per first scheme were used to construct a walkway bridge and opened

for people. This has freed the area from traffic jam and the inconvenience of pedestrians.

For this Kopari Bridge total expenditure of Rs. 2.26 corer was expected but the directions of

Railways to use Steel girders instead of PSC girders, and the delayed project has caused expenditure of

Rs. 3.97 corer.

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Artificial lake for Eco- friendly Ganpati Festival 2012


Eco- Friendly Ganpati Festival 2012




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7. :Vitawa Subway

The problem of traffic jam is solved to some extent as Thane Municipal Corporation has

opened Vitawa Subway. Earlier it was taking 20-25 minutes to vehicles to go through this road

because of traffic jam. But now it takes 5 minutes for the same distance Because of Vitawa

Subway. And also Air pollution is decreased.

In the year 2002 the density of vehicles on Thane – Belapur Road was 3000 PCO

(Par/Hrs.) and in the year it was 8140 PCO (Par/Hrs.). The width of old Viawa Subway was 7.3 m.

and vehicles were moving both ways. So there was heavy traffic jam. TMC decided to construct

Vitawa Subway in the year 1992. This work was under Railway Authority. From here 1500 trains

were passing 24hrs. It was difficult task to work at this place. In the main proposal, the proposed

length of Vitawa RUB was 49.48 meters and width was 17.11 meters (with 2 RCC blocks). But due

to objection from Railways, the plan was resubmitted and the work was completed on

30/04/2012.

This work was completed by TMC's Engineers within deadline given by Railway

Authority and that too without any help from technical consultant. Earlier there were two lanes

for the vehicles, due to Vitawa subway there are now 4 lanes and a walkway for pedestrians'

also. The air pollution in this area is reduced by 74% because of this subway.



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8. :Creek Shore beautification

Thane Municipal Corporation is implementing an ambitious Creek development plan.

Total 30 km long creek shore will be beautified environmentally. In the first stage; Thane College

to Kalwa Bridge, this 2 km long creek shore will be developed. In this plan a green corridor along

creek shore is proposed; which has facilities like jogging track, cycle track, garden, jetty, ghaat.

For conservation of environment, bio-filter for water purification and plantation of mangroves

will be done.

Thane Municipal Corporation with the help of a Beljium Company M/s. Chris Polison;

has prepared a detailed plan to develop a new Thane along with solving problem of traffic jam

and Creek Shore Conservation. A concept of development of a new city on the lines of New

Mumbai to the east side of the creek shore along with beautification of Creek and conservation

scheme is propounded. On the east side of Thane Creek new Bihvandi bypass road is also

prepared in this project. This will help in reducing traffic problem of Thane city. This Creek Shore

development plan is prepared considering the increase in population, traffic and commercial

changes up to year 2040. This master plan comprises integrated & permanent development of

environment, social and economics. This beautification plan will build a new green city. In this

plan more free areas will adjoin Creek shore and urban area.

The total 30 km long Creek shore is divided in below mentioned 13 sectors.

City center, Saket, Balkum, Kolshet, Army Camp, Vaghbil, MogharPada, Shallow Water Park,

Gaymukh, Kalwa, RetiBunder, Mumbra and Diva.

In this plan citizens will get facilities like green corridor, gardens, Congress center,

Nature Trail, information Center, Bird Watch, Cultural center, Water transportation, nursery,

Tourist center, commercial center, city plaza, civic center etc.



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Lake Total Work in year 2011 -12 Present Status

1. Kolbad Renovation of Ghaat, construction of

Jogging track, painting and plantation.

Work completed

2. Devsar Beautification done by Developer. Work completed

3. Jail Construction of Ghaat, construction RCC

wall and painting.

Work completed

4. Makhmali Construction of RCC wall at Lake side. Work completed

5. Davala Construction of Jogging track. Work completed

6. Khidkali Construction ofGhaat, beautification. 80% workcompleted; will be

completed by December end.

7. Kausa Construction of RCC wall and

beautification.

80% work completed; will be

completed by January end.

8. Khardi Beautification of Lake. 50% workcompleted; will be

completed by March.

9. Dasai Conservation and beautification. 40% work c ompleted; will be

completed by March end.

10. PhadakePada Conservation and beautification. Work order is to be issued and work

to start.

11. Kasarwadavali Conservation and beautification. Work order is to be issued and work

to start.

12. TurbhePada Beautification of Lake area. Land acquisition work is in progress.

9.Lake Beautification: Thane Municipal Corporation has beautified Lakes mentioned below:

10. Urban Research Centre:

Thane Municipal Corporation has developed an Urban Research Centre at Majiwada,

where different workshops are organized. Presentations on different projects implemented in

Thane Municipal Corporation area are given here. Consultative workshops for Municipal

Corporation employees are organized with the help of organizations like YASHADA. Here up to

date library, exhibition hall, conference hall and modern presentation technology facilities are

available. Last year total 25 consultative programmes were organized here.



�Green Public Footpath:

Thane Municipal Corporation is developing Green Public Footpath; under Green Thane

Project. In this program Trees will be planted along both sides of footpath, which will unable

children, elder people a safe footpath facility. This year TMC will be implementing Green

Footpath project on 27 roads of total length of 61 km. For this project there is budgetary

provision of Rs. 50 corers.

This project will be implemented in three stages; green footpath of 160 km. length will

be developed. Because of green footpath the no. of footpath users has increased from last

year's 8 - 10 % to 40%.

Thane city's development plan will be designed considering city's rapidly increased

population in last 10 years, increasing population, insufficient facilities, public transportation,

conservation of mangroves, importance of water transportation and conservation of

Biodiversity under TMC area. In new development plan priority will be given to survey of

biodiversity and public transportation.

Knowing importance of Environment Conservation, to reduce the dust in the

atmosphere and for smoother public transport, in the financial year 2011 – 2012, TMC has

undertaken 283 km length's road length projects as road reinforcement, concretization, tar

road, road widening of cost Rs. 236 corers. Of this 83 km. cement roads are completed. Out of

200 km length's Tar roads 133 km roads are completed. Re-surfacing and reinforcement of

roads are done with the help of new U.T.W.T. technology. Ward committee wise work to be done

is as follows. Due to reinforcement of these roads, no. of potholes has decreased and

incidences of traffic jam are reduced; due to this air pollution is reduced.

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Road building in Thane Municipal Corporation:

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Ward Committee Total Length (m)

Kopari 822

Naupada 10710

Uthalsar 9121

Kalwa 8709

Rayala Devi 17605

Vartak Nagar 20540

Manpada 24880

Mumbra 26785

Wagale 13759


Inauguration of Urban Research Centre of TMC by hon'ble Chief Secretary in 11-12




Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar Play Theater, TMC, 11-12



Kala Bhavan TMC, 11-12


�Biodiversity:

Thane is a scenic, beautiful city, which is surrounded by creek to its one side and Hills of

Yeoor to the other side. Due to which city has got a rich biodiversity. It is important to make

people aware about conservation of this biodiversity. The citizens of Thane should know their

nature. In course of this; honorable Municipal Commissioner shri R.A. Rajeev has taken initiative

in organizing an exhibition on biodiversity. This exhibition was held on 14 August to 28 August

2012. 600 photos of animals, birds, insects, flowers were displayed. Their detailed scientific

information was placed in simple language which encouraged lots of people to turn to the

exhibition. Around 6000 citizens and students visited this exhibition.

Thane city has four different eco-systems such as Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Creek,

Lake and Garden. These eco-systems are rich in biodiversity. Thane Municipal Corporation is

taking continuous efforts for conservation of these eco-systems. Thane Municipal Corporation

has studied the city's biodiversity in the year 2005-06. And as per the study report, there are 800

plant species, 78 bird species and 12 animal species in the forests of Yeoor.

Lakes are an example of fresh water eco-system. Their main biotic factors are micro

phytoplankton and fishes. Lake water gets purified naturally through this water cycle. Thane

Municipal Corporation has undertaken a study of Lake Biodiversity in association with B.M

Bandodkar College. The study at Ghosale Lake showed 26 species of phytoplankton were

observed. 7 species of zooplankton and 8 to 10 species of fishes were observed. In Thane city 10

lakes are leased for fishing and yearly there is 70 to 80 tons of fish production.

Thane Municipal Corporation has noted following points during this biodiversity survey:

1. Majority roads along the sides are covered with rain tree, gulmohar tree, copper tree,

palm tree.

2. The number of fruit bearing trees like Mango, Banyan, Jamun, Guava, Ficus are critical,

the trees essential for birds like tamarind, banyan, Jamun, jujube, ficus are very less.

3. In residential societies the ornamental trees are planted more.

To conserve the biodiversity Corporation has planned following resolutions:

Conservation of rare animal and plant species.

Beautification of Thane Creek region.

Along the roadside plantation of local trees.

The green cover in Thane city is 3.3%. To increase this percentage; Thane

Municipal Corporation is Planting 20,000 trees of Neem, Kadamb, Almondn and

Karanj.

A green corridor of 15 Km will be prepared along the side of Sanjay Gandhi

National Park.

At Owalekar wadi a garden will be conserved for Butterflies.

While developing different plots in future, efforts will be taken to conserve the

biodiversity of the region.

All gardens will be connected with public walkways.

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Thane city has numerous examples of biodiversity. In the dense forests of Yeoor,

different birds, animals live. Butterflies are seen flying in the gardens, sounds of different birds

pleases the mind, different trees, flower beds increases the beauty of the city. The sky reaching

eagles and the guest flamingoes have enriched the city environment.

Yeoor forest is located at to the east of Thane city in Sanjay Gandhi National Park. It is

around 8 km. form Thane station and TMT buses are there to go to Yeoor. One can go by Auto

Rickshaw or private vehicles also. Dense natural beauty, animals of different species, birds, wild

life, babbling springs, this area has attracted nature lovers and tourists.

This spot is very near from Thane Station. Due to dense mangroves at vast creek shore

migrated birds comes here. During winter season arrival of flamingos is the special invitation to

nature lovers. One can walk to the location. TMT buses and auto Rickshaws also goes there.

Parsik hill is to the east of the Thane city. The densely covered with trees, this hill is an

important attraction for nature lovers. Environmentalists found different species of birds here

also. This hill is at 8 km. from Thane station and around 4 km. from Kalwa station.

This location is famous for Scenic creek shore and mangroves. It is about 15 km. from

Thane station and to reach these spot buses and auto rickshaws are available. Because of

Mangroves different bird species are seen here.

Owala is famous for Butterfy Garden. It is around 10 km from Thane station and at

Owalekar Wadi a private butterfly garden is there. The place is near to Yeoor forest, so

butterflies and birds are observed on large number. Bus service and auto rickshaws are available

to reach this place.

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Kopari Creek:

Parsik Hill:

Nagala Bunder:

Owala:

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TMC has organized Biodiversity exhibition in September 2012.




Biodiversity of Thane City



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�Convention of Biodiversity Conference:

Honorable Commissioner Shree R.A. Rajeev gave a presentation on Biodiversity in Thane

Municipal Corporation area at Third International Biodiversity Conference URBIO. This

conference was organized on 8 to 12 October 2012 at Mumbai by ICLE (Local Self Government)

and Indian Institute of Technology, Bomaby.

Thane Municipal Corporation has presented an MOU for conservation of biodiversity in

Thane Municipal area at International level convention of biodiversity in October, 2012 held at

Hyderabad.



Budgetary Provision for the year 2011 – 12

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Details 2007 – 08 2008 – 09 2009 – 10 2010 – 11 2011 – 12

Details of Solid

Waste ManagementActual Figures

Revenue 5110.35 5654.91 7526.28 7870.53 10742.01

Capital 230.55 296.80 174.83 220.25 256.60

Total 5340.90 5951.71 7701.11 8090.78 10998.61

Details of Water

Supply & SewerActual Figures

Revenue 9976.15 10240.10 11022.20 11444.95 12701.12

Capital 9273.98 11236.99 15644.60 14725.64 11441.65

Total 19250.13 21477.09 26666.80 26170.59 241142.77

Details of Primary

EducationActual Figures

Revenue 3367.22 376.58 5168.38 5078.68 6881.20

Capital 94.73 179.59 512.78 325.85 359.41

Total 3461.94 3940.17 5681.16 5404.52 7240.60

Details of Roads,

Flyovers & SubwayActual Figures

Revenue 892.26 1375.14 1754.43 1752.92 2254.70

Capital 5550.48 5991.64 6418.22 7924.99 21375.76

Total 6442.74 7366.78 8172.69 9677.91 23650.45

Details of Storm

Water ManagementActual Figures

Revenue 141.61 224.69 310.37 256.38 425.13

Capital 3355.07 10898.69 10334.81 7382.51 507.61

Total 3496.68 11123.39 10645.18 763.89 6932.74

Details of Heath Actual Figures

Revenue 3209.80 3768.31 4992.16 5132.99 7689.25

Capital 124.05 268.96 593.52 783.01 1647.40

Total 3333.85 4007.28 5585.68 5913.00 9336.64

Thane Municipal Corporation spends a lot on Environment Conservation projects.

The information of the same is given below:




Different Green belts for conservation of Biodiversity




Beautification of Dividers on Roads in TMC



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6. Annexure

|| Preserve This Information Letter ||

An initiative of Pollution Control Cell Laboratory, Thane Municipal Corporation.

Our nature is formed by five elements. Water is an inseparable element of nature.

70% of the earth and 60% of our body is occupied by water. Water means life. This is a

Universal Truth. So the water we drink must be pure.

Thane Municipal Corporations' water treatment plant is at Temghar. 99% of the

population is supplied with tap water. In Slum area, water is supplied at the rate of 135

Lt/day/person while in other areas it is supplied at the rate of 221 Lt/day/person in Thane

Municipal area.

On occasion of the Earth Day, Thane Municipal Corporation at Pollution Control Cell

Laboratory has given an opportunity to the citizens to check the water they drink weather it is

pure and potable. Citizens are appealed to take advantage of this Opportunity.

The drinking water supplied by Thane Municipal Corporation is tested at Pollution

Control Cell laboratory for its purity. The analysis in the laboratory is done as per IS [10500:1983]

standards. The Pollution Control Cell laboratory is approved by MoEF and ISO 9001:2008

certified.

The report of water samples analysed time to time by Pollution Control Cell has showed

that, the water storage is not proper so it get contaminated. The wall adjacent to Water storage

tank dampens so fungus is there. UV bulb in the water purifier is deposited with substances in

the water, so the capacity of the purifier is reduced. This causes increased acidity of water. The

taste of water changes due to change in quantity of salts, germs are manifested. Therefore it is

important to store water scientifically. Citizens are urged to clean the water storage tanks and

get drinking water tested time to time from Pollution Control Cell.

As per General Meeting Resolution No. 380/13 dated 29/03/2011 of Thane Municipal

Corporation; it is mandatory to test the storing water every three months as per Indian

Standards. The residential societies, hotels, all commercial organizations, Sugar Cane Juice

Centers, all restaurants should take note of this.

Drink Pure Water. Live Safe Life.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: POLLUTION CONTROL CELL LABORATORY

OFFICE: 25377511/25881751/25363916



World Water Day - 22 March 2012nd

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Free Residual Chlorine:

Turbidity:

Water Management:

Thane Municipal Corporations' water treatment plant is at Temghar. 99% of the

population is supplied with tap water. In Slum area, water is supplied at the rate of 135

Lt/day/person while in other areas it is supplied at the rate of 221 Lt/day/person in Thane

Municipal area.

The drinking water supplied by Thane Municipal Corporation is tested at Pollution

Control Cell laboratory for its purity. The water is analysed in the laboratory as per IS

[10500:1983] standards for following parameters:

Acidity of water is tested. The standard range for pH is 6.5-8.5. If the pH is not as per the

standard the taste of water differs.

Chlorine dose is added to water for purification. When water is

purified, the free chlorine in the water should be 0.2mg/l, which avoids jerm manifestation. The

standard for this is 0-10 NTU.

In this test turbidity of water is analysed. Water has suspended micro soil

particles, which increases turbidity of water. The standard for this is 0-10 NTU. Lesser the

turbidity, cleaner is the water. On an average turbidity of treated water is 1-3 NTU.



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Hardness:

Most Probable Number (MPN):

Chlorides are in the form of salts. The standard for this is 250 mg/l. If the

chlorides are more the taste of water differs. If chlorides found in more amounts, the

water may be polluted. On average chlorides in treated water are found in the range of

25-40 mg/l.

Hardness shows soap dissolving capacity of water. If the hardness is more,

it takes more time to dissolve the soap. The standard is 300 mg/l. The classification of

water based on hardness is as follows:

- 0 to 60 mg/l – Soft

- 60 to 120 mg/l – medium

- 120 to 180 mg/l – hard

- 180 mg/l – very hard

The drinking water is not completely germ free as

boiled water. Some bacteria are there in the water. In this test avg. no. of bacteria in

water are counted. The standard for this is 10/100 ml.

In drinking water have harmful E-coli bacteria. The E-coli bacteria are found in waste

water. These bacteria cause stomach disorders. If the amount of these is found more in

drinking water, the water is said to be polluted. The standards are as follows:

- MPN – 10/100 ml

- F. Coli – 0/100 ml

- E. Coli – 0/100 ml

From observation it is found that no. of unsuitable water samples is increased

because improper water storage.

The drinking water can be stored in following ways

- Storage tanks in residential complex and Sintex tanks in flats.

- Sintex tanks in commercial organizations and hotels.

- Small Tin tanks at Sugar Cane Juice centers/restaurants

- Domestic/commercial establishments have filters/UV purifiers/RO purifiers for

water purification.

Water purification measures and requirement

Naturally water is the best solvent. So in purified water also there is some amount of

organic factors observed which helps in growth of bacteria. To control this growth

measures should be taken time to time.

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Surface of storage tank is always damp. Though the tank emptied daily, some amount of

water remains at the bottom. This causes growth of bacteria. The tank should be cleaned

regularly with germicides.

Most of the aqua filter media have pores of 0.1 micron size. And those have carbon filters,

which absorbs chemicals and toxins. These filters are to be cleaned regularly with chemical

treatment; else due to bacteria, germs, smaller soil particles reduce the filter capacity.

UV rays are used for purification of water. UV rays of 254 NM capacity is used

in these purifiers. Due to continuous flow of water; the UV bulb gets deposited by soil particles,

salts and microbes. This deposition reduces the effective UV rays (254 NM), which lessens the

capacity. In this course the light coming from bulb is not of sufficient capacity. UV rays are not

seen by naked eyes. So we cannot understand weather the desired purification of water is

achieved or not. For UV treatment, the water should be filtered first.

The drinking water should be stored scientifically. Citizens are requested to clean the drinking

water storage tank and it should be tested from Pollution Control Cell regularly.

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THANKS

While presenting the Environment Status Report of Thane Municipal

Corporation for the year 2011-2012, we have received valuable cooperation from all

honorable administrative officers and all honorable councilors of TMC. We sincerely

thank all officers and councilors.

This work of Report preparation is done by M/s. Anand Xeorx. All employees of

Pollution Control cell have cooperated in preparation of this report. We thank all of

them.

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Manisha M. Pradhan

Pollution Control Officer

Thane Municipal Corporation, Thane



This report is prepared on the basis of information received by Thane Municipal

Corporation from different government organizations like Regional Transport Office,

State Electricity Distribution Co., Office of the Labour Commissioner and various

Departments of TMC.

This report is prepared from the information available from different

government and non government organizations. The reference of the information is

mentioned at relevant points.

Declaration


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