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{{Infobox lake
|name =Pashan Lake
|image = Pashan Lake.jpg
|caption = Pashan Lake
|alt = View of Pashan Lake
|image_bathymetry =
|caption_bathymetry =
|location = [[Pashan]], [[Pune]], India
|group =
|coords = {{coord|18.533752|N|73.785717|E|type:waterbody_scale:5000000|display=inline,title}}
|type = Artificial
|inflow = [[Ramnadi]]
|outflow = [[Ramnadi]]
|pushpin_map = Maharashtra
|pushpin_map_alt = Location of Pashan lake within Maharashtra
|catchment ={{convert|40|km2|sqmi}}
|basin_countries = [[India]]
|length = {{convert|1.2|km|abbr=on}}
|width = {{convert|0.7|km|abbr=on}}
|area =
|elevation = {{convert|589|m|abbr=on}}
|cities = [[Pune]]
}}

'''Pashan Lake''' is an artificial lake near the suburb of [[Pashan]], about 12 km from the city center of [[Pune]], India. The lake was built in the British era to accommodate the water requirement of the neighbourhood. The main inlet of the lake is a small river ([[Ramnadi]]), which is even controlled by the barrage located to the north of the lake. The river originates from [[Bavdhan]] and flows via Pashan, Sutarwadi, [[Baner]] to Someshwarwadi before flowing into the main [[Mula River (India)|Mula river]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Ramnadi-shrunk-by-8-20-m-survey/articleshow/2228699.cms|title=Ramnadi shrunk by 8-20 m: survey - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-02-05}}</ref> Pashan lake has a total catchment area of {{convert|40|km2|sqmi}}, and serves as a source of water to the old Pashan village, and the Governor's residence, as well. Recent urbanisation around the lake has led to the fall in the quality of the water.

== History ==
Pashan lake is a man-made lake, built to accommodate the water requirements of the Pashan and Sutarwadi suburbs. The lake was once a source of drinking water, but the recent boom in urbanisation and silting of the lake has degraded the water and made it unfit for drinking. The lake served as a source of water to old Pashan village, for growing crops and to the nearby Governor's house.<ref name="Gazeetters of Bombay Presidency">{{cite web|url=http://www.maharashtra.gov.in/pdf/gazeetter_reprint/Poona-III/sub_divisions.html#.|title=Gazeetters of Bombay Presidency Poona HAVELI taluka water section.|author1=W. M. Fletcher|author2=P. C. H. Snow|publisher=Gazeetters of Bombay Presidency|access-date=9 December 2008}}</ref> The lake and its surrounding area attracts migratory birds and so is popular spot for [[Bird watching|bird watchers]]. [[Pune Municipal Corporation]] (PMC) has constructed a 300-metre footpath called the ''Nature Trail'' alongside the lake. It is constructed along the western shore of Pashan lake. Also, PMC has built a [[bamboo]] plantation and a wall alongside the lake to protect it and attract birds.<ref name="Pashan nature trail">{{cite news|title=18 months on, Rs 14-lakh nature trail along Pashan lake waits for visitors|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/18-months-on-rs-14lakh-nature-trail-along-pashan-lake-waits-for-visitors/732096/|access-date=17 January 2011|newspaper=Indian Express|date=2 January 2011}}</ref>

== Environmental concerns ==
Recently, [[deforestation]] on nearby hills has caused heavy [[silt]] formation resulting in decrease in the depth of the lake.<ref name="ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION OF AN URBAN LACUSTRINE WATER BODY IN PUNE , INDIA">{{cite web|url=http://www.ranwa.org/pashan.htm |title=ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION OF AN URBAN LACUSTRINE WATER BODY IN PUNE , INDIA |publisher=Runwa |access-date=9 November 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080509064958/http://www.ranwa.org/pashan.htm |archive-date=9 May 2008 }}</ref> [[Ipomea]] weed is also cited as a major cause of lake's deterioration as it prohibits the growth of other plants. Also washing of trucks in the area contributes to the pollution by adding oil and petrol to the sewage. PMC estimates that 40,000 people could be provided with drinking water at per capita cost of {{INRConvert|250}} as compared with the existing per capita cost of {{INRConvert|1500}}.<ref name="Pashan lake crying for help">{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19990805/ile05129.html|title=Pashan lake crying for help|date= 5 August 1999|publisher=[[Indian Express]]|access-date=6 December 2008}}</ref>

The water quality deteriorated fast as the quantity of sewage water and other effluents mixing in the water kept rising. PMC worked towards improving the filtration plant but water quality remained poor.<ref name="Pashan station repairs begin">{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19980919/26251544.html|title=Pashan station repairs begin|date=19 September 1998|publisher=[[Indian Express]]|access-date=6 December 2008}}</ref> In 1998, Pune Municipal Corporation discontinued providing drinking water from the lake. However, now the lake is being studied for providing [[potable water]] again.<ref name="Coming soon? Drinking water from Pashan lake">{{cite web|date=7 March 2008|title=Coming soon? Drinking water from Pashan lake|url=http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/coming-soon-drinking-water-pashan-lake|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718063932/http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/coming-soon-drinking-water-pashan-lake|archive-date=18 July 2011|access-date=6 December 2008|work=Indian Express (Mumbai)|publisher=India Environmental Portal|df=dmy-all}}</ref> During the financial year 2004–2005 PMC spent {{INRConvert|10|m}} for de-silting Pashan and Katraj lakes. Reactivation of Pashan purification plant is also under PMC consideration.<ref name="Pashan lake grabs attention at last">{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-03-14/pune/28344340_1_silt-pashan-lake|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022140902/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-03-14/pune/28344340_1_silt-pashan-lake|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 October 2012|title=Pashan lake grabs attention at last|date=14 March 2004|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=6 December 2008}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Pune topics}}

[[Category:Lakes of Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Geography of Pune]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Pune district]]
[[Category:Artificial lakes of India]]

Pashan Lake - Revision history

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