Study and Analysis of Groundwater Level in S.A.S Nagar District, Punjab

Abstract

The study was carried out in Derabassi, Zirakpur, Landran, Sohana and Kharar blocks of S.A.S Nagar district to measure the level of the groundwater in various blocks of the district and to analyze reasons for the rapid decrease in the level andprovide remedial measures to prevent the depletion of groundwater level. Eight well locations were selected vizZirakpur, Derabassi, Issapur, Sarsini, Dheri, Landran, Sohana and Goga. These wells were open wells with impervious lining. The water depth was measured using a 30 m metallic tape with a heavy load attached at the lower end. The ground water levels of the neighbouring districts vizRoopnagar, Patiala and Fatehgarh Sahib and the five year data (2013-18) obtained from Punjab Irrigation Department was analyzed and compared with the data of the S.A.S Nagar District. Month wise, Year wise and District wise comparison of the data was carried out to check the level of groundwater.The study revealed declining trends in level of groundwater with major decline in Zirakpur. Proper and immediate measures need to be adopted to control the depletion of groundwater otherwise the state will turn to a desert in the coming years.