PANAJI: Summer is yet to arrive, but Goa’s largest reservoir, Anjunem, has already seen water levels dip to 55%.However, the other four reservoirs that meet the state’s water needs — Selaulim, Amthane, Panchwadi and Chapoli — are filled to capacity as of now. With the 2018 monsoon ending with a 19% deficit, water from the reservoirs must see the state through the upcoming summer.Goa falls within the safe category with regards to ground water levels. The government is also in the process of augmenting treated water by 157MLD through various projects to address complaints of drinking water shortage. But, some state-specific problems exist.Despite Goa receiving copious rainfall, the steep topography of the adjoining Western Ghats means the water runs off faster. Also, unlike snow-fed areas, there is no water source during non-monsoon months. Very short river lengths, nature of soil, saline intrusion reducing the yield of the rivers and mining activities are some of the other problems.Anjunem reservoir, located on Costi Nandi in Anjunem village, draws water from a tributary of Valvanti in the Mhadei basin and supplies it to parts of North Goa. Selaulim provides drinking water to Margao , Vasco, Quepem, Sanguem and other parts of South Goa.Amthane cater to the water requirements of Bardez and Bicholim. Chapoli caters to Canacona and Panchwadi to Ponda.

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