Explanation:

Punjab tops the chart among Indian states in the availability of safe drinking water to 97.6% households, which is signi?cantly high as compared to the na onal average of 77.9% .The water is sourced from canals, tube wells, percolation wells and hand pumps. The water supply in urban areas has so far covered 88 urban centres (cities and towns) and reached 103.87 lakh population or 88% of the total urban population. Water is supplied through 11868 kms network of pipes, 1972 tube wells and through 354 overhead storage reservoirs.