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Average Discharge of Tubewells (As on June 2023)

he average discharge of a tubewell refers to the volume of water that can be
pumped out of the well within a specific timeframe, typically measured in litres N
Tper minute (LPM) or litres per second (LPS). This value can vary depending on
factors such as the well's depth, casing size, pump type, water level level, and soil
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permeability. The actual discharge of a tubewell may also fluctuate over time due to
changes in these factors According to the Haryana Ground water cell, the average
tubewell discharge in the state of Haryana is between 8 and 10 LPS, with hard rock S
sections producing between 1 and 2 LPS and alluvial areas producing up to 20 LPS Scale
nationwide. Haryana's average discharge looks lower than the national average (20 Kms
LPS), suggesting water stress in the state because a large part of it is situated in 0 12.5 25 50 75 100
alluvial areas.
Regular monitoring of tubewell discharge is essential to ensure an adequate water
supply for the intended purpose. Spatial changes in discharge rates should also be
monitored to understand the water discharge scenario. The average discharge of
tubewells holds significance in various applications, including those dealing with
agriculture irrigation, domestic water supply, industrial operations, Ground Water
and environmental management. For instance, a higher discharge rate can support
larger areas of land for irrigation and crop growth, provide ample water supply for
residential and commercial use, and meet the demands of industrial processes. By
monitoring discharge rates, water authorities can identify and prevent excessive
extraction and depletion of Ground Water resources. It also plays a crucial role in
managing environmental impacts such as waterlogging and salinization. Figure 56
illustrates the average discharge of tubewells in Haryana, categorized into seven
classes for easier understanding and stratification in Table 48. The data reveals that
approximately 70% of the state's geographical area falls under categories with an
average discharge rate of less than 12 LPS.

Table 48. District-wise Average Discharge (Litres/second)
Category wise Area in Acres
District TGA
< 6 6- 8 8- 10 10- 12 12- 14 14- 16 > 16
Ambala 388943.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 161004.42 177285.77 38442.07 12211.01
Bhiwani 848064.36 156022.38 665218.64 26823.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Charkhi Dadri 332603.33 273076.08 59527.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Faridabad 183104.81 0.00 0.00 13387.38 91984.25 77733.17 0.00 0.00
Fatehabad 627152.49 0.00 0.00 109869.25 517283.24 0.00 0.00 0.00
Gurugram 310858.09 0.00 228219.51 79641.33 2997.25 0.00 0.00 0.00
Hisar 984219.22 0.00 107262.72 770950.77 106005.73 0.00 0.00 0.00
Jhajjar 453190.57 8262.36 268939.89 175988.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Jind 667677.71 0.00 0.00 123937.67 288770.61 154817.77 93892.18 6259.48
Kaithal 572542.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 875.45 41583.73 530083.11
Karnal 622704.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8308.56 216022.52 398373.52
Kurukshetra 378070.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 44159.89 333910.76
Mahendragarh 469252.40 469252.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mewat 372387.24 124129.08 180985.40 65536.68 1736.07 0.00 0.00 0.00
Palwal 335815.70 0.00 33151.04 56830.35 128729.35 117104.96 0.00 0.00
Panchkula 221900.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 37207.52 184692.77 0.00 0.00
Panipat 313329.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 86736.15 226592.99 0.00
Rewari 393885.37 264113.39 129771.98 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Rohtak 431198.23 0.00 183326.48 243389.43 4482.31 0.00 0.00 0.00
Sirsa 1056868.09 0.00 0.00 513988.89 542879.20 0.00 0.00 0.00
Sonipat 524356.81 0.00 0.00 77979.11 158487.27 250797.67 37092.76 0.00
Yamunanagar 436881.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 250538.25 120811.15 63749.06 1783.19
Haryana 10925006.26 1294855.69 1856402.91 2258322.51 2292105.48 1179163.41 761535.20 1282621.07
Source: GWC, HARYANA/ GIS Based
Figure 56. Average Discharge of Tubewells (As on June 2023)
Data Source-GWC, Haryana
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