There are multiple solutions to the water crisis. They can cost from as little as $10 to more than $20,000. organizations such as Thirst Project, The Water Project, The Global Water Crisis and Charity Water raise money to help provide people with clean water.
Cost: $1,500 - $20,000
Need to dig 100-500 ft. to reach aquifers with clean water.
Lives affected daily: 1250
These need to be maintained and properly cared for.
Lifesaver Jerrycans:
Cost: $199
How long they last: 3 years until they need to be replaced.
Lives affected daily: 4 for up to 3 years.
Was invented as a cost-effective solution to provide water to disaster areas and water crisis zones.
Biosand filters:
Cost: $90
Lives affected daily: 20
About 200,000 are being used today.
A cheap method of filtering water through natural processes.
These are just a few solutions to help bring clean, safe water to people without it.
Here is a picture of children filling up the jerry cans. They can weigh up to 40 lbs when filled.
There are some very good ideas.
ReplyDeleteThere are some very good ideas.
ReplyDeleteI like how thoroughly you've covered the options. Are some options better in certain parts of the world than others?
ReplyDeleteI was going to ask the same things as Mrs. T. What makes each option better or worse in some situations? Great, thorough research. I didn't know about those options. Thanks for sharing your learning.
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