It has been reported that 61% of the water across 29 cities in the country has been deemed unsafe for consumption. This alarming finding was disclosed in a written response submitted to the National Assembly by the Minister of Water Resources.
Details on Water Safety
The Minister of Water Resources informed the assembly that 50% of the country’s water sources are unsafe due to chemical contamination. The breakdown of unsafe water in various cities is as follows:
| City | Percentage of Unsafe Water |
|---|---|
| Bahawalpur | 76% |
| Faisalabad | 59% |
| Multan | 94% |
| Sargodha | 83% |
| Sheikhupura | 60% |
| Abbottabad | 55% |
| Khuzdar | 55% |
| Quetta | 59% |
| Karachi | 93% |
| Sukkur | 67% |
The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR), which carried out the study, consistently provides water quality data to provincial governments. Following the 18th Constitutional Amendment, the responsibility for ensuring access to clean drinking water and enhancing its quality has shifted to the provincial authorities. This report highlights significant concerns about the safety of drinking water for millions of Pakistanis amid escalating environmental and public health issues.
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