Almost 98% of rural households covered by the Har Ghar Jal scheme now have taps, says a 2024 survey by the Jal Shakti Ministry. However, only 83% got water at least once in the past week. Water quality also falls short; just 76% of homes meet cleanliness standards, with tests on E. coli, coliform, and pH levels. The survey covered 2.37 lakh households in certified Har Ghar Jal villages across India. Some states like Tripura reported only 43% satisfaction with water quality, while most others had over 85%. Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Nagaland have lower water availability, at 61%, 72%, and 74% respectively. Only 80% of households received the minimum sanctioned 55 litres per person daily. Sikkim (24%) and Gujarat (58%) reported the lowest supply compliance. The scheme originally aimed for 100% coverage by 2024 but now targets 2028. With about 81% coverage so far, about 20% of rural homes remain uncovered, needing ₹4 lakh crore to complete, nearly matching the ₹3.6 lakh crore spent since 2019. The Ministry planned to spend ₹70,000 crore in 2024-25 but expects only ₹22,694 crore to be spent by March 2025. Officials say this report is not directly comparable to previous surveys due to differences in methods and timing. The survey highlights gaps between coverage and functioning, showing the road ahead for clean water in Indian villages.