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In the Anthropocene epoch, ensuring sustainable drinking water supply is paramount for both ecological resilience and human well-being. This study focuses on a heritage city of Jaipur, situated in the semi-arid western region of India, where groundwater plays a pivotal role in meeting water demands. Utilizing data from the Census of India 2011, Central Ground Water Board, and LANDSAT-ETM, the research highlights the critical importance of sustainable water management amid urbanization and shifting land use patterns. Analysis of observation wells data and Land Use Land Cover change identifies significant vulnerabilities in the central part of Jaipur district, particularly Jaipur city, underscoring challenges in maintaining sustainable water resources. The study further explores the urban–rural continuum through a comprehensive household survey, revealing disparities in drinking water access between urban and rural areas along this spectrum. The findings advocate for decentralized institutional frameworks and community-engaged monitoring to ensure equitable access, economic viability, and environmental sustainability in drinking water supply. By integrating local perspectives and data-driven approaches, this research contributes to understanding the human impacts on water resources in the context of geoheritage conservation and management.

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Sustainable Water Supply in Jaipur: Navigating Anthrospogenic Pressures for Geoheritage Conservation

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    2025年

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  • Anamika Poonia,
  • Malvika Poonia

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In the Anthropocene epoch, ensuring sustainable drinking water supply is paramount for both ecological resilience and human well-being. This study focuses on a heritage city of Jaipur, situated in the semi-arid western region of India, where groundwater plays a pivotal role in meeting water demands. Utilizing data from the Census of India 2011, Central Ground Water Board, and LANDSAT-ETM, the research highlights the critical importance of sustainable water management amid urbanization and shifting land use patterns. Analysis of observation wells data and Land Use Land Cover change identifies significant vulnerabilities in the central part of Jaipur district, particularly Jaipur city, underscoring challenges in maintaining sustainable water resources. The study further explores the urban–rural continuum through a comprehensive household survey, revealing disparities in drinking water access between urban and rural areas along this spectrum. The findings advocate for decentralized institutional frameworks and community-engaged monitoring to ensure equitable access, economic viability, and environmental sustainability in drinking water supply. By integrating local perspectives and data-driven approaches, this research contributes to understanding the human impacts on water resources in the context of geoheritage conservation and management.