Ground Water Recharge in Odisha

The Ground Water Company delivers specialized ground water recharge solutions tailored to Odisha’s varied environmental conditions. From the drought-prone western regions to the flood-affected coastal areas, we tackle the state’s unique water challenges. Our focus is on restoring groundwater levels, improving water security, and enhancing climate resilience using effective groundwater recharge methods and innovative artificial groundwater recharge methods.

Through advanced artificial groundwater recharge techniques and strategic groundwater recharge and rain integration, we ensure that groundwater recharging can be achieved by capturing and channeling rainwater efficiently into underground aquifers for long-term sustainability.

Ground Water Challenges in Odisha

1. Overexploitation in Western & Southern Districts

• Districts like Bolangir, Kalahandi, and Nuapada face chronic water scarcity due to over-reliance on groundwater for irrigation, highlighting the need for natural groundwater recharge.
• Rapid drawdown of aquifers results in dry wells, crop failures, and drinking water shortages during summer, emphasizing the importance of underground water recharge.
• Shallow aquifers in hilly terrains are not naturally replenished, creating long-term sustainability challenges that require effective recharge strategies.

2. Rainwater Runoff & Poor Recharge Infrastructure

• Odisha receives abundant monsoon rainfall, but much of it is lost to rivers and drains due to the lack of rain water harvesting and ground water recharge structures.
• Hard rock formations in districts like Koraput and Rayagada reduce natural percolation, limiting groundwater replenishment.
• The absence of check dams, recharge shafts, and percolation tanks worsens the recharge deficit, making managing aquifer recharge a showcase for resilience and sustainability essential.

3. Saline Intrusion in Coastal Aquifers

• In coastal areas like Puri, Jagatsinghpur, and Kendrapara, excessive groundwater extraction leads to seawater intrusion, making water unfit for agriculture and consumption.
• Lack of freshwater recharge buffers and poor aquifer management worsen the problem.
  

4. Urbanization & Sealed Surfaces in Bhubaneswar & Cuttack

• Rapid urban growth in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Rourkela has led to loss of open lands and water bodies, hampering groundwater recharge.
• Concrete roads, buildings, and infrastructure prevent percolation and increase dependency on groundwater.
• Rising population pressure on urban water supply systems creates additional demand stress.

Our Ground Water Recharge Solutions for Odisha

✅ Artificial Recharge Structures

• Check dams, percolation tanks, and recharge constructed based on hydrogeological surveys.
• Suitable for upland areas and rocky terrains like Kalahandi and Kandhamal.
  

✅ Urban Recharge Systems

• Roof-top rainwater harvesting units, recharge wells, and stormwater management solutions in urban areas.
• Effective in cities like Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, and Berhampur to improve aquifer sustainability.
  

✅ Coastal Aquifer Recharge

• Freshwater injection systems and recharge trenches to prevent seawater intrusion in coastal zones.
• Salinity barrier techniques to protect Puri, Ganjam, and Balasore aquifers.
  

✅ Ground Water Modeling & Mapping

• Use of GIS and remote sensing to identify high potential recharge zones in Odisha.
• Hydrogeological surveys to design recharge infrastructure with maximum efficiency.
  

Why Odisha Needs Immediate Ground Water Recharge

• To restore declining groundwater levels in drought-prone districts.
• To ensure sustainable agriculture in Western and Southern Odisha.
• To prevent saline intrusion in fragile coastal aquifers.
• To support urban water needs without overloading natural resources.
• To mitigate climate change effects and secure water availability year-round.
  

Why Choose a Ground Water Company?

✔ Odisha-Focused Expertise – We understand the unique geological and climatic conditions across the state.
✔ End-to-End Solutions – From hydrogeological studies to on-ground construction and monitoring.
✔ Government-Compliant Designs – Recharge structures aligned with CGWB and Jal Shakti norms.
✔ Proven Results – Improved water table and reduced dependency on external sources across client projects.