In Pimpri, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has implemented several measures to mitigate water pollution during the Ganesh festival. These include erecting watch towers, installing floodlights, and deploying lifeguards and firemen at key immersion ghats along the Pavana, Mula, and Indrayani rivers. Despite these efforts, data from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) from 2019 to 2022 indicates a constant rise in pollutant levels in these rivers.

The main immersion ghats in Pimpri include Subhashnagar Ghat, Moraya Gosavi Ghat, and Thergaon Ghat, where additional safety measures like CCTV cameras and boats have been deployed. PCMC has also installed nirmalaya kalash for the disposal of flowers and garlands and created artificial immersion ponds at the ghats to promote eco-friendly practices.

However, the water quality data shows increasing levels of chemical oxygen demand (COD) and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), indicating higher waste levels. In 2022, the DO levels ranged between 3.4 and 5.3 mg/l, BOD levels between 8 and 14.5 mg/l, and COD levels between 27.7 and 67.7 mg/l, reflecting a significant rise from previous years. This highlights the need for more effective pollution control measures and improved infrastructure, such as additional sewage treatment plants, to address the ongoing water pollution issues.