Rising Nitrate Levels in Groundwater

On 31st December 2024, the Central Ground Water Board's (CGWB) latest annual report revealed alarming trends in groundwater quality, with a significant increase in districts facing excessive nitrate contamination.

Findings of the Report

  • The number of districts with excessive nitrate levels in groundwater has surged from 359 in 2017 to 440 in 2023, affecting more than half of India's districts.
  • Over 19.8% of the 15,239 groundwater samples analyzed showed nitrate levels above safe limits, a slight decrease from 21.6% in 2017.
  • Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu reported the highest levels of nitrate contamination, with 49%, 48%, and 37% of the samples exceeding ....
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