Space and Ground Water problem in Delhi

The ground water problem is explained by drinking water, domestic water, industrial water and space. Space problem is the one and much more serious than the other kinds of problems. Water problems are experienced in Delhi due to management and space problem. Delhi is the third largest metropolitan city of the country and the third leading populous city. Yamuna River (surface water) and ground water are two source of water in Delhi. It is a policy that needs to extract ground water is to inform district commissioner ten days in advance. District Commissioner has no powers to refuse or scrutinize applications. Everyday some new tube well installation is going on in Delhi. Extraction of ground water in notified areas was an offence under previous policy. The main aim and objectives of this work is to come across the issue of ground water quality in Delhi. To examine the affordability of water to get connected in relation to space, the customers’ ability to pay for water supplies, accessibility of the lines to customers to get connected, availability of water even after connection, and the seasonal effect on water availability. Human life is highly unhygienic as well as suffers serious health problem due to water quality in slum. Ground water in Delhi has relation with space, economy, policy and management. There is affordability issue; many households do not have the financial capacity to have their own private taps, because 40 percent people live in slum, urban village and unauthorized colony. These spaces are not officially allowed for water supply connection and boreholes. People are sustaining life with poor quality of ground water. The water scarcity seriously prevails in Delhi.