What were the findings of the Functionality Assessment of Household Tap Connections 2024 in Indore?

The 2024 assessment found only 33% of surveyed rural households in Indore received potable tap water, with significant regional variations and operational gaps.

Which districts in Madhya Pradesh had zero potable water according to the assessment?

Anuppur, Dindori, Panna, Rewa, and Umaria districts recorded zero potable water samples among surveyed households.

What did the 2016-17 groundwater contamination study in Indore reveal?

The study found widespread groundwater contamination, indicating faecal matter and making water unfit for consumption in many areas of Indore.

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Tap Water Woes: Only 33% Potable in Indore Rural Households

4 Jan

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Summary

Indore's rural water quality at 33% potable, far below acceptable levels.
Zero potable water reported in five districts, while five others show 100%.
Nearly 22% reported inadequate water quantity, suggesting under-reported safety issues.

Tap Water Woes: Only 33% Potable in Indore Rural Households

A recent Functionality Assessment of Household Tap Connections 2024, conducted in September-October 2024, uncovered critical issues with potable water supply in Indore's rural areas. The survey found that only 33% of surveyed households received safe drinking water, a figure officials deemed alarmingly low. This contrasts sharply with other districts in the region, where five reported 100% potable water availability, while five others recorded zero.

The assessment also identified significant operational challenges. Approximately 23.4% of households did not receive regular tap water, and 36.7% lacked functional taps during the survey period. Furthermore, nearly 22% of respondents reported insufficient water quantity, raising concerns that water safety issues might be underreported or not easily detected by consumers.