Dakshina Kannada district is categorized as 'safe' regarding groundwater levels, with only 45.71% of extractable groundwater utilized annually for all purposes. The Union Jal Shakti Ministry stated this in response to a question about including the district in the Atal Bhujal Yojana. While overall levels are safe, the ministry acknowledged potential seasonal stress in some pockets. The district's total groundwater recharge is 73,327 hectare meters, with annual extraction estimated at 30,166 hectare meters.