Aquifer Accounting
Groundwater Water Balance
Comprehensive accounting of the aquifer's budget. Comparing total Inflow (Recharge) vs. total Outflow (Draft) to determine the sustainability status.
Total Inflow
71.7 MCM
Annual Recharge
Total Outflow
66.9 MCM
Annual Draft
Net Balance
+4.8 MCM
Surplus Status
Recharge Components (Inflow)
Rainfall Infiltration
45.2 MCMCanal Seepage (HNSS)
12.5 MCMCheck Dams / Tanks
8.4 MCMReturn Flow
5.6 MCMDraft Components (Outflow)
Irrigation Draft
58.4 MCMDomestic Use
4.2 MCMIndustrial Use
1.5 MCMNatural Discharge
2.8 MCMDetailed Balance Sheet
| Component Category | Sub-Component | Volume (MCM) | % Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflows (Recharge) | rainfall | 45.20 | 63.0% |
| canal | 12.50 | 17.4% | |
| recharge Structures | 8.40 | 11.7% | |
| return Flow | 5.60 | 7.8% | |
| Total Annual Recharge | 71.70 | ||
| Outflows (Draft) | irrigation | 58.40 | 87.3% |
| domestic | 4.20 | 6.3% | |
| industrial | 1.50 | 2.2% | |
| natural Discharge | 2.80 | 4.2% | |
| Total Annual Draft | 66.90 | ||
Hydrogeologist's Assessment
The current water balance indicates a Net Deficit of 4.8 MCM. Extraction for irrigation (primarily paddy/sugarcane) exceeds the natural and artificial recharge rates. Immediate demand-side management and crop diversification are recommended to bridge the 6.7 MCM gap.