Functional Tap Water Connection

Under Jal Jeevan Mission, as per existing guidelines, a tap water connectionto a rural household is considered to be functional if the tap connection provides drinking water in adequate quantity (at least 55 lpcd), of prescribed quality (BIS:10500 standard) and on regular basis i.e. continuous supply in long-term.

As reported by States on JJM-IMIS, as on 7^th December, 2022, out of 19.35 Crore rural households in the country, around 10.67 Crore (55.13%) households are reported to have tap water supply in their homes and the remaining 8.7 Crore rural households are planned to be covered by 2024. The State/ UT wise details are at annexed.

During the functionality assessment exercise undertaken during 2021-22, it was found that in more than 95% households the water samples had values within the acceptable limits of pH values. Also, in more than 87%of the water samples from schools and 87% Anganwadi Centers,the free residual chlorinevalues were found not to be exceeding the norms.

“Water” being a state subject, planning, approval, and implementation of the drinking water supply schemes as per the JJM norms for quantity, quality, and regularity, lies with the respective State/UT government. The States/UTs have been advised to take action for further improvement in safe water service delivery, including at schools and anganwadis.

This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

Annexure