Growth trend of urban water supply services users in Indian cities

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This article is based on the data from the World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland, database on urban drinking water supply.It encompasses both the global trend and the trend in India regarding urban water supply between 2000 and 2020, and provides a projection for India till 2040 based on the compound average growth rate (CAGR).The data analysis reveals that although progress has been made in providing safe drinking water to a larger proportion of households, a significant percentage of households still have limited access to safe drinking water.In India, the provision of piped water supply is the responsibility of the urban local bodies (ULBs).However, the ULBs have often been unable to provide services to all parts of the city, which has led to the development of unsustainable alternative sources by local communities.The present study also finds that the proportion of non-piped water users has increased by 22.5%, with a CAGR of 4.65% from the year 2000, and it is projected that in 2040, 44.26% of India's urban population will not have access to municipal piped water supply.If the current growth rate of non-piped water users continues, it is projected that by 2050, India will have more non-piped water users than piped water users.This prediction calls for appropriate action to ensure sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water in the coming years.This article recommends a prescriptive growth rate for piped and non-piped water use, with a focus on reducing the growth rate of non-piped water users and increasing the growth rate of piped water users.Achieving this will require significant investment in infrastructure, policy interventions, and public awareness campaigns.The article offers valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders in the water sector to enhance access to safe drinking water in urban areas of India.

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