This research aimed to study the factors affecting the residents' perception of the development of Lake Burullus in Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate. Data were collected from a total of 855 respondents through a personal interview questionnaire. The results indicate that many areas after the development of Lake Burullus still witness clear deprivation in all services and a delay in the development of its human, natural, and economic resources, which ultimately led to poor life quality. Evidence provided was the lack of all the services that the study dealt with, even the population's main needs for their living, such as health facilities, educational services, and the low social level of many of the population This is mirrored in the lack of household participation in sewage and communications networks and was evident in their rejection the quality of their lives by choosing representatives for them. Although they cast their votes, the residents of the region felt the futility of participating in decision-making through these deputies due to their lack of a sense of social responsibility toward the voters. Studying the problems and deficiencies in the services that people suffer from would provide solutions to improve their living standards.