Panvel, Dec. 29 -- Industries in Taloja faced severe water shortages, but now relief is in sight as CIDCO and MIDC collaborate to address the issue. The Taloja region, with 866 hectares acquired by MIDC for industrial use, hosts a mix of MNCs and small-scale industries. Urbanization exacerbated the water crisis, redirecting industrial water to residential areas. CIDCO is building a 40 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for industrial sewage, supplying 20 MLD treated water to MIDC's tank. An agreement has CIDCO providing 20 MLD, reciprocated by MIDC with 20 MLD drinking water. CIDCO delivered 20 MLD, planning further expansion. Satish Shetty, association president, stressed the need for swift implementation, referencing past assurances lacking timely action....