2018 Vol.24 No.1 PP 174-176

STATUS OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION IN MARATHWADA (MAHARASHTRA) INDIA

C.T. BIRAJDAR, K.H. RAJPUT^* AND V.V. KHADKE

Shri Madhavrao Patil Mahavidyalaya,
MURUM, Dist. OSMANABAD (MS)
*Corresponding Author :
Email : kiransing.rajput@rediffmail.com

ABSTRACT

An analysis was made here to explain the level and distribution of resource in the entire study area. Lack of surface water and scarcity of rainfall clearly emphasize the need of making an effort to irrigation facilities.Status of Drinking water and sanitation in Marathwada includes the excessive demand of water from the growing population, depleting around water level and due to exploitation, contamination of existing water bodies, mismanagement of water.

Key words : Excessive demand of water, Groundwater management, Sanitation.