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Ground water

Ground water is one of the major sources for water supply in many parts of the country. In Delhi too ground water contributes to substantial quantity of supply. Especially in new development areas ground water is largely being utilised as a drinking water resource, mainly because of the insufficiency of the Yamuna water share for Delhi. Ground water collects in the aquifers over thousands of years through infiltration and ground water flow recharge. A particular amount of ground water is replenished regularly through rainwater infiltration. Sustainable use of ground water means withdrawal of ground water at a rate at which it is replenished through recharge. Faster withdrawal rates would lead to fall in water table and finally depletion of ground water.


The ground water recharge areas need to be identified so that maximum recharge can be achieved. The recharge areas needs to conserved and preserved for the sustainable management of ground water and to maintain the potential of the ground water in Delhi. According to the Central ground water board the recharge areas identified is the northernmost part of the city. Areas where the ponds already exist in the villages, the Najafgarh jheel and its surroundings and dhe region between the northern ridge can also be used as water recharge area.

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A comparison of water levels from 1962 to 1977, 1977 to 1983 and 1983 to 1995 brings out a clear picture of water level declines in major parts of the territory.The water levels and fluctuations during these periods are given in drawing. During 1977, the water table was by and large within 6m below ground level(bgl) in major parts of the territory deepest being 23m bgl at near Quatab minar in Mehrauli Block. In 1983 the depth to water level declined to 10 m bgl in major parts with the deepest level being 26m bgl at Mehrauli in Mehrauli Block. In 1995 the extent of area with water levels in the range of 10 to 20 m bgl has substantially increased and the deepest water level is about 35 m bgl at Gadaipur in Chattarpur basin of Mehrauli block.

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During 1962 – 1977, the water levels have declined by 2m or less in most parts of Delhi, rise being confined to northern parts of Mehrauli block and south western parts of City block. In the Central Najafgarh block and south – eastern part of Chattarpur basin in Mehrauli block, a fall of 2m to 6m is observed. This is mainly due to intensive ground water development for irrigation. During 1977- 1983, water table declined by 4m or less in most parts of Delhi and rise being confined to small areas in northern Delhi and in the southern part of Chattarpur basin. 


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Parts of City block ( south-western) and Mehrauli block exhibited a fall of 4m to 8m during this period due to increased pumpage for domestic purposes in residential areas and farm houses. During 1983 – 1995, water levels have declined all over Delhi excepting a small area in northeast.



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Though in most parts of Delhi, the water table decline has been less than 4m, significantly greater declines ( 4m to more than 8m) have been recorded in areas in central Najafgarh block, both sides of the ridges in southern city block and in the Chattarpur basin of Mehrauli block. Enhanced pumpage for domestic purposes in residential areas and farm houses has resulted in this significantly greater declines during this period.




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South Delhi
South district has an areal extent of 250 sq km and has population of 22.58 lakhs ( as per the census, 2001 ). The district is occupied by diversified geological formations consisting of unconsolidated Newer and Older alluvium and Quartzites of Delhi Super Group. Quartzite rocks which occupy the maximum part of south district, have limited source of availability ground water confining largely to fracture planes and the weathered zone/mantle. Yield potential of the fracture zones varies from 100 to 200 lpm. The older alluvium in the Chattarpur basin consists of predominantly sand with subordinate silt, clay and kankar. Thickness of alluvium is highly variable because of presence of sub surface ridges and faults in the district. Except along the river Yamuna, Ground water level in the district is declining with rates varying between 1 to 4m per annum. In few pockets in the district, the rate of decline has been recorded to be 3 to 4m per annum, which is very alarming. 


The reasons for decline in ground water levels are
  1. Rapid pace of urbanisation, leading to reduction in recharge of aquifers.
  2. Increasing demand in agriculture and industrial sectors as well as domestic needs for the ever growing population.
  3. A change in cropping patters in order to raise cash crops in certain areas.
  4. Stress laid on ground water extraction during drought periods when all other sources shrink.
  5. Unplanned withdrawal from subsoil aquifer.
  • Water level fluctuation

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