Accessing the state of clean drinking water at the Union Council level in Pakistan.
Project Highlights
Beyond the Surface: Examining the Causes and Consequences of Water Scarcity in Pakistan
ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER
Background
Current state of water quality and it's access at the Union Council level in Pakistan
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Access to safe drinking water is an emerging issue in Pakistan, both in urban and rural settlements. In urban areas, the issue is mainly due to the growth of the population, vehicular and industrial emissions, and agricultural activities that are polluting the water resources. The cities face the problem of water contamination due to improper disposal of wastewater and industrial effluents that seep into the water resources. This problem is further compounded by the lack of adequate public infrastructure for water treatment and supply.
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In rural areas, the access to safe drinking water is limited due to lack of infrastructure and the widespread use of contaminated water sources for drinking and irrigation. The availability of clean drinking water is limited, and the water quality is often poor, which leads to a high incidence of waterborne diseases.
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The surface and ground water resources are being polluted due to discharge of untreated industrial and domestic wastewater, agricultural run-off, and solid waste disposal. Furthermore, the unchecked use of pesticides and fertilizers in agriculture has led to the contamination of water sources.
ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER
Project Highlights
Moving towards clean water availability at the Union Council level in Pakistan
Proposed Organization
- Union Council Clean Water Authority (UCCWA)
- Technical team for water quality monitoring and treatment
- Community engagement team
Planned Activities
- Identify water sources in the Union Council
- Conduct water quality testing for each source
- Implement appropriate water treatment solutions
- Train community members to maintain water quality standards
- Engage with local businesses and industries to reduce pollution
Roles &
Responsibilities
- UCCWA: Overall coordination and monitoring of the project
- Technical team: Water quality testing and treatment
- Community engagement team: Community outreach and training
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