Groundwater is an integral part of water resources. Groundwater has a vital role in water use in Kabul, Afghanistan. Nowadays, it is the only available source for water supply in Kabul city. The study aimed to comprehensively review the spatiotemporal groundwater distribution, physicochemical and bacteriological specifications of groundwater, and its consumption in Kabul, Afghanistan. Based on developed specific search terms to locate appropriate literature, the cited material is evaluated for relevance and reliability. Due to several causes, the mean annual decrease in groundwater levels between 2008 and 2016 is 1.7 m. About 33% of supply wells are not in operation due to declining groundwater tables. According to most reports, the physicochemical and bacteriological contents of groundwater in Kabul city exceeds World Health Organization (WHO) and National Drinking Water Quality Standard (NDWQS) limits. Individuals use water through four significant suppliers: Private wells, private suppliers, public water supply, and public wells. The study provides further insight into groundwater's current condition, and some recommendations are also presented to improve the sustainable development of groundwater.

地下水是水资源的组成部分。地下水在阿富汗喀布尔的用水中起着至关重要的作用。如今，它是喀布尔市唯一可用的供水来源。该研究旨在全面审查阿富汗喀布尔地下水的时空分布、地下水的物理化学和细菌学指标及其消耗情况。根据开发的特定搜索词来定位适当的文献，对引用材料的相关性和可靠性进行评估。由于多种原因，2008 年至 2016 年间地下水位平均每年下降 1.7 m。由于地下水位下降，大约 33% 的供水井没有运行。根据大多数报道，喀布尔市地下水的理化和细菌含量超过世界卫生组织（WHO）和国家饮用水质量标准（NDWQS）的限值。个人通过四个重要的供应商使用水：私人水井、私人供应商、公共供水和公共水井。该研究进一步深入了解地下水的现状，并提出了一些建议，以改善地下水的可持续发展。