PESHAWAR – Thousands of people are facing water shortage in several cities, as water demand far exceeds supply, forcing dependence on private borewells and tankers while excessive groundwater extraction has caused some tube wells to dry up, further straining urban water systems, showing urgent need for moden solutions.
Amid this dilemma, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Local Government, Elections, and Rural Development Department is set to install advanced water flow meters in major cities under the ambitious Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project. The initiative aims to conserve water and strengthen monitoring systems.
Officials revealed that SCADA systems are also being deployed on tube wells, while old and rusted pipelines in Peshawar, Kohat, Abbottabad, and Mingora are being replaced. The upgrades are designed to slash non-revenue water, curb rampant groundwater over-extraction, and cut rising energy and operational costs for municipal utilities.
Authorities warn that groundwater levels across these cities are dangerously low, stressed by surging populations and climate change.
Data from Water and Sanitation Services Companies highlight a steady decline in aquifers, sparking fears that water levels could soon drop below natural recharge capacity without immediate action.
The project’s large-scale pipeline replacement is a critical step to prevent leakages, reduce wastage, and improve water quality, especially during peak summer months when shortages are most severe.
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