Drinking Water Availability and Accessibility in Selected Urban and Rural Areas of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

Key Points

• Accessibility to drinking water varies significantly between urban and rural areas in Tiruchirappalli.
• Urban areas show a higher availability of drinking water, with notable discrepancies in supply reliability.
• Observational analysis across selected urban and rural settings exposes the need for improved water infrastructure.
• This study highlights the disparity in water access, calling for targeted interventions to ensure equal accessibility.