awareness on clean water and sanitation.
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- It is very hot here. Mom, is there a lake or pond near by?
- There is not so much water here Adam because most of it is contaminated due to poor treatment of our water.
- Do you have any idea on how many people are receiving contaminated water.
- 1.8 billion people use a source of drinking water contaminated with faces, putting them at risk of contracting cholera, dysentery, typhoid and polio.
- So, What percent of water is discharged back into rivers, streams, oceans without the correct treatment?
- Over 80% of the worlds wastewater is discharged back into river, stream, ocean. I will show you. Follow me
- Mom, how far do you think he has to run to get that water?
- Hmmm. I think he lives nearby our village. I've seen him. I think he has to walk 7.3miles and the bucket he is carrying can can weight 40pounds which is a lot. Anyways, let's get to the pond and I'll show you.
- Oh no! that is horrible. Look at the water it's so polluted.
- Now, I will take you to the village nearby. My friend lives there. You will see the real struggle for people at that time.
- 1 out of every 6 people living today do not have adequate access to water, and more than double that lack basic sanitization, for which water is needed.
- I feel bad for them. The society needs to do something about this.
- Nearly 5,000 children each day die due to diarrhea related diseases. This toll will only drop if proper treatment for water is available. Hence this family is trying their best to get enough water.
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