Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Uttar Pradesh Leads Groundwater Testing, Achieves 94.39 Percent Target
Uttar Pradesh tested many groundwater sources to check their quality and condition.
The testing was carried out by state and district laboratories.
The state tested 45,361 sources out of a goal of 48,055.
This means it completed 94.39% of its target.
Based on data through September 15, 2026, this was the highest result among Indian states.
The national average was 50.46%.
Punjab and Andhra Pradesh followed Uttar Pradesh in the ranking.
Uttar Pradesh still needs to test 2,694 sources to finish its target.
Officials said regular testing helps monitor drinking-water quality and water-source sustainability.
Uttar Pradesh ranked first nationally in groundwater-source testing as of September 15, 2026.
The state tested 45,361 of its target of 48,055 groundwater sources for 2026-27.
Testing reached 94.39% of the target, compared with a national average of 50.46%.
Punjab and Andhra Pradesh ranked second and third, each recording 83.46% achievement.
Uttar Pradesh has 2,694 groundwater sources remaining to meet its annual testing target.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh, its water authorities and laboratories, and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- What
- Uttar Pradesh completed testing of 45,361 groundwater sources, reaching 94.39% of its 2026-27 target and ranking first nationally.
- When
- Data was reported through September 15, 2026, with the report dated September 18.
- Where
- Across Uttar Pradesh, including state and district laboratories and various groundwater, tank, and other water sources.
- Why
- To monitor drinking-water quality, groundwater-source conditions, and source sustainability.
- Testing target
- 48,055 groundwater sources for financial year 2026-27
- Sources tested
- 45,361
- Target achieved
- 94.39%
- Sources remaining
- 2,694
- National average
- 50.46%
- Second place
- Punjab, with 83.46% achievement
- Third place
- Andhra Pradesh, with 83.46% achievement