Americans are so fortunate to have access to daily drinking water. Decades ago thanks to The Water Act and other pieces of legislation we have water for daily use. Past presidents expressed a need to regulate pollutants and other hazardous chemicals that flow into our rivers and streams. This allows us to have water fountains in public places, we are able to bottle water for activities, and enjoy the benefits of healthy water.
In Africa the children are not as fortunate. A lack of access to clean water kills nearly two million children a year and stunts prospects for economic growth in the world's poorest country. More than 2.6 billion people do not have access to proper sanitation and dirty water claims more lives than AIDS or conflicts, according to the UN's annual Human Development Report, released in South Africa
I have read articles and watched various reports, but I did not know that more children died from lack of water versus AIDS. We as American’s just do not know how blessed we are.
1 comment:
Kristi,
Africa is a difficult place to live. I lived there for almost four years, pumping water out of a hand dug well, filtering it and still not 100% clear of disease.
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