Lahore is facing a serious water crisis as experts warn that the city’s underground water is becoming increasingly toxic. Recent studies show that the water table is falling fast, while contamination levels are rising sharply.
According to reports, the groundwater level has dropped from around 130 feet in 2018 to nearly 164 feet today. Experts blame over-extraction through boreholes, poor sewage systems, and unchecked industrial waste for making the city’s water unsafe.
Nearly one-third of water samples tested in Lahore were declared unfit for drinking. High levels of arsenic, heavy metals, and bacterial contamination have been detected in several areas, posing severe health risks to residents.
Officials say that aging pipelines, illegal factories, and weak enforcement of environmental laws are worsening the problem. Urban expansion has also reduced natural water recharge zones, further deepening the crisis.
Health experts have warned that consuming this polluted water can lead to diseases like hepatitis, typhoid, and even cancer. Residents are advised to use filtered or treated water for drinking and cooking purposes.
Authorities have been urged to take immediate action to control industrial discharge, repair leaking pipelines, and restore clean water supply across the city.
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