PESHAWAR—The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a comprehensive plan to improve groundwater levels and reduce water wastage. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa groundwater recharge efforts have already put more than 4.5 million litres of rainwater into underground reserves.
The plan will also promote water recycling at car wash stations and in homes. In addition, the government plans to make rainwater storage and groundwater recharge systems mandatory in new development projects.
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According to official documents, authorities have established 52 recharge wells across the province. These wells collect rainwater and direct it into underground water reserves. So far, 49 wells are fully operational.
Meanwhile, the government has identified suitable locations for rainwater harvesting in all 37 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This data will help authorities select areas where they can store rainwater and send it underground.
Officials have also identified 62 locations for projects aimed at improving groundwater levels. Of these, 54 projects have been completed. Work continues at four other sites.
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa groundwater recharge programme aims to reduce water losses and improve underground water reserves. By capturing rainwater, authorities can prevent large volumes of water from running off and being lost.
The government will also promote the recycling of water used by car wash facilities and households. As a result, the measures could reduce pressure on existing water sources.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa groundwater recharge plan is part of wider efforts to address the province’s declining groundwater levels. Officials say the measures can also help the province prepare for possible water shortages in the future.
The government now plans to incorporate rainwater management into future development projects. This approach will allow the province to make better use of seasonal rainfall while protecting its underground water resources.
