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State Profile
Ground Water Scenario
Uttar Pradesh
Area (Sq.km) |
2,40,928 |
Rainfall (mm) |
1279 |
Total Districts / Blocks |
70 districts |
GROUND WATER MEDIUM (Hydrogeological Conditions)
Hydrogeologically, the States can be divided into Five units namely (1) Bhabar (2) Tarai (3) Central Ganga plains (4) Marginal alluvial plains and (5) Southern Peninsular zone. The first one is in the extreme north followed successively by the rest southwardly. The yield of tubewells tapping Bhabar and Tarai zones ranges between 100-300 m3/hr and 100-200 m3/hr, respectively. The water level is deep in Bhabar where as in Tarai auto flow conditions are noticed with piezometric head of 6-9 magl. The Central Ganga plain is characterized by low relief and numerous alluvial features. There are four major aquifers in the depth range of 700 mbgl. The yield of these tubewells ranges from 90 to 200 m3/hr. The thickness of sediments in Marginal alluvium is 50-300 m and yield of tubewells is between 35 to 70 m3/hr. The yield prospects of Vindhyan & crystalline rocks in the southern peninsular region are limited.
GROUND WATER EXPLORATION/SOURCES FINDINGS
Dynamic Resources |
Annual Replenishable Ground water Resource |
76.35 BCM |
Net Annual Ground Water Availability |
70.18 BCM |
Annual Ground Water Draft |
48.78 BCM |
Stage of Ground Water Development |
70 % |
Developmental Monitoring |
Over Exploited |
37 Blocks |
Critical |
13 Blocks |
Semi- critical |
88 Blocks |
Exploratory Tube wells Constructed (as on 31.03.2007) |
966 |
No. of ground water observation Wells |
1218 |
Ground Water User Maps |
70 districts |
Artificial Recharge to Ground Water (AR) |
- Area identified for AR: 45180 sq km
- Quantity of Surface Water to be Recharged: 14022 MCM
- Feasible AR structures: 4410 percolation tanks, 12600 cement plugs (check dams), 212700 recharge shafts, RTRWH structures (10 lakhs)
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AR schemes completed during IX Plan: 8 |
Ground Water Quality Problems |
Contaminants |
Districts affected in parts |
Salinity |
Agra, Mathura, Mainpuir, Banda. |
Fluoride |
Bulandshehar, Aligarh, Agra, Unnao, Rae-Bareli |
Enactment of Ground Water Bill to regulate and control the development of ground water:
Draft Bill on Ground Water Regulation on the lines of Model Bill has been prepared and sent to the State Water Board for its approval. To be enacted.
Inclusion of Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting (RTRWH) in building by laws:
Roof top rain water harvesting is mandatory in all the buildings more than 300 sq,.m. area.
Central Ground Water Authority
Areas Notified |
For Regulation of ground water development |
- Municipal Corporation of Ghaziabad, Gaziabad District
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For Registration of GW abstraction Structures |
- Gangoh of Saharanpur District
- Nakur of Saharanpur District
- Ambiapur of Badaun District
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Mass Awareness Programmes (as on 31.03.2007) |
14 |
Water Management Training Programme (as on 31.03.2007) |
8 |
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Ministry
of Water Resources