Within an overall water resources management system, integrated wastewater management is critical for responsible environmental use and affordable service provision. Water sanitation and hygiene deficiencies account for approximately 7.5% of all deaths in India. The effective use of treated effluent for gardening and industries can save potable water, which can be adequately utilised in draughts in states such as Rajasthan, where underground water is the primary source of water supply. The city has enough sewage treatment plants (STPs) to handle the amount of wastewater generated. This article has attempted to understand the current available system for dealing with water scarcity issues effectively and to suggest that no sustainable solution is likely to emerge until an integrated approach that includes socio-political reasons for wastewater pollution is achieved.