In the republic of Cameroon, groundwater is distributed for community water supply from water points (WP) (spring
catchments, wells and boreholes) and Mini Water Conveyances (MWC) for middle-sized urban and rural areas.
Groundwater resources are abundant and erratically distributed in different aquifers in the country while water supply
infrastructures are still unsatisfactory. Many constraints such as the weakness of institutions and legal framework
constitute the roots of poor management of groundwater resources which is structurally overdrawn. This article
primarily describes the groundwater resources availability, its use and its quality in the Republic of Cameroon.
Equally, the current situation of the development of these resources was discussed as well as the policy framework
and decision making, based on the surveys and the research work conducted by the previous authors. Simultaneously,
it was also emphasized that the various polluting point and non-point sources may be addressed to avoid the onset-of
epidemics for averting big catastrophes in future. Suggestions for modifications in the policies for better development
and utilization of groundwater resources have been articulated based on the future requirements under looming
climate change scenario. Suggestions have also been made to improve and overcome the managerial ineffectiveness
for management of water sources.