**Executive Summary**
The document reports on the water testing facilities and services available across India under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), as of February 4, 2026. It details the network of water quality testing laboratories operated by State/UT departments, steps taken to encourage public participation in water quality testing, and initiatives to ensure the reliability of testing data. A handbook was released in December 2024 to guide States/UTs in comprehensive water quality monitoring.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM):**
* An online JJM Water Quality Management Information System (JJM-WQMIS) portal has been developed for sample collection, reporting, monitoring, and surveillance of drinking water.
* **Water Quality Testing Laboratories:**
* As of February 4, 2026, State Public Health Engineering/ Rural Water Supply Departments operate 2,870 water quality testing laboratories.
* Laboratories are available at various levels: State, regional, district, sub-division, block, mobile, and/or Water Treatment Plant (WTP) facilities.
* **Public Participation:**
* States/UTs are encouraged to open their water quality testing laboratories to the public for testing water samples at nominal rates.
* **Strengthening Laboratory Networks:**
* States/UTs are advised to review and strengthen their existing network of drinking water quality testing laboratories, including exploring Public-Private Partnerships for additional labs.
* **Accreditation and Reliability:**
* States/UTs have been directed to get their water quality testing laboratories accredited/ recognized.
* Meetings were held to address concerns/issues in the accreditation process, such as assessor shortages or delays.
* **Citizen Engagement:**
* A “Citizen Corner” has been placed on the JJM Dashboard to display village-level water quality test results, creating awareness and building confidence in water supplies.
* **Monitoring Handbook:**
* A 'Concise Handbook for Monitoring Water Quality of Piped Drinking Water Supply to Rural Households' was released in December 2024.
* The handbook recommends comprehensive testing at sources, treatment plants, storage, and distribution points.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: States/UTs**
* **Impact:** Required to enable water quality testing, strengthen laboratory networks, and ensure accreditation.
* **Action Required:** Open laboratories for public testing, review and strengthen lab networks, explore Public-Private Partnerships, get labs accredited, and follow the guidelines in the monitoring handbook.
**Stakeholder: Rural Community/Public**
* **Impact:** Gaining access to water quality testing services and information.
* **Action Required:** Utilize available testing facilities to assess water quality and stay informed through the JJM Dashboard's “Citizen Corner.”
Key Entities Referenced
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): A program to enable States/ UTs to test water samples for water quality and monitor drinking water.
Ministry of Jal Shakti: The ministry responsible for providing the information on water testing facilities.
JJM Water Quality Management Information System (JJM-WQMIS): An online portal developed under the JJM for sample collection, reporting, monitoring, and surveillance of drinking water quality.
States/ UTs: Indian states and union territories, the primary entities involved in implementing water quality testing programs and opening water testing laboratories.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
WATER TESTING FACILITIES AND SERVICES IN
THE COUNTRY
Posted On: 09 FEB 2026 3:28PM by PIB Delhi
Under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), to enable States/ UTs to test water samples for water quality, and for
sample collection, reporting, monitoring and surveillance of drinking water, an online JJM – Water
Quality Management Information System (JJM-WQMIS) portal has been developed. As reported on JJM-
WQMIS, as on 04.02.2026, the State Public Health Engineering/ Rural Water Supply Departments operate
a network of 2,870 water quality testing laboratories at various levels viz. State, regional, district, sub-
division, block, mobile and/ or WTP facility laboratories. State-wise details are annexed.
To encourage water quality testing to the rural community/ public, the States/ UTs have been advised to
open their water quality testing laboratories to general public for testing of their water samples at a
nominal rate. States/ UTs have also been advised to review the existing network of drinking water quality
testing laboratories in the State and to strengthen it by setting up/ exploring Public-Private Partnership for
additional labs at various levels in the State. States/UTs have been directed to get their water quality
testing laboratories accredited/ recognised to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and credibility of the data
they produce. Meetings were also held with States/ UTs and accreditation bodies with the objective of
addressing the concerns/ issues face by States/ UTs in accreditation process including shortage of
assessors or delays in accreditation slots.
A “Citizen Corner” has been placed on the JJM Dashboard. The “Citizen Corner” includes display of
village level water quality test results in the public domain to further create awareness and build
confidence among people about the quality of water supplies through the PWS in rural areas.
In consultation with various stakeholders 'Concise Handbook for Monitoring Water Quality of Piped
Drinking Water Supply to Rural Households’ has been released in December 2024 for guidance to States/
UT’s. This handbook recommended for a comprehensive testing of drinking water samples at various
testing points such as source (both surface and ground water), treatment plant, storage and distribution
points, and remedial action wherever necessary, to ensure that the water supplied to households is of
prescribed quality and to enhance public health.
The information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI SHRI V. SOMANNA
in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
State-wise details of water quality testing laboratories
(as on 04.02.2026)S. State No. of drinking water quality testing labs Total No. of ac
No.
State District/ Block/Sub- WTP Total State District/
Regional Division/Mobile facility Regional D
labs
1. A & N 1 3 7 - 11 1 -
Islands
2. Andhra 1 26 85 22 134 1 23
Pradesh
3. Arunachal 1 20 17 - 38 - -
Pradesh
4. Assam 1 34 48 3 86 1 34
5. Bihar 1 38 84 - 123 1 37
6. Chhattisgarh 1 29 47 1 78 1 28
7. D&NH and - 2 - - 2 - 1
D&D
8. Goa 1 2 13 8 24 1 1
9. Gujarat 1 33 46 329 409 1 33
10. Haryana 1 21 22 - 44 1 21
11. Himachal 1 14 62 8 85 - 14
Pradesh
12. Jammu & 2 20 76 - 98 2 20
Kashmir
13. Jharkhand 1 24 6 8 39 1 24
14. Karnataka 5 32 48 22 107 4 29
15. Kerala 4 14 72 7 97 1 14
16. Ladakh 1 2 6 - 9 1 1S. State No. of drinking water quality testing labs Total No. of ac
No.
State District/ Block/Sub- WTP Total State District/
Regional Division/Mobile facility Regional D
labs
17. Lakshadweep - - 9 - 9 - -
18. Madhya 1 51 103 32 187 1 51
Pradesh
19. Maharashtra - 34 144 52 230 - 34
20. Manipur 1 12 - 1 14 1 12
21. Meghalaya 1 11 18 35 65 1 7
22. Mizoram 1 11 15 1 28 1 2
23. Nagaland 1 11 - - 12 1 11
24. Odisha 1 30 46 83 160 1 26
25. Puducherry - 2 - - 2 - 1
26. Punjab 1 23 9 - 33 1 23
27. Rajasthan 2 32 20 26 80 1 32
28. Sikkim 1 1 - - 2 1 1
29. Tamil Nadu 1 37 75 - 113 1 37
30. Telangana 1 35 40 40 116 1 31
31. Tripura 1 8 12 - 21 1 8
32. Uttar Pradesh 1 75 65 4 145 1 74
33. Uttarakhand 1 13 13 1 28 1 13
34. West Bengal 2 23 214 2 241 2 23
Total 40 723 1,422 685 2,870 33 666S. State No. of drinking water quality testing labs Total No. of ac
No.
State District/ Block/Sub- WTP Total State District/
Regional Division/Mobile facility Regional D
labs
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