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Maharashtra's Urban Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Policy, released in 2025, addresses the state's severe water crisis by mandating the treatment of 9,107 million liters of wastewater generated daily. Currently, only 47% of this wastewater is treated, with 17% reused.

The policy establishes City Wastewater Reuse and Management Plans that integrate municipal and state-level efforts, ensuring coherent implementation. It emphasizes treated wastewater as a resource, supporting economic sustainability and reliable water access for industries, particularly data centers. The Nagpur Model exemplifies successful municipal wastewater integration for industrial use.