Not many communities in rural Africa enjoy a supply of water to their homes. It is common to find people in rural areas trekking large distances to fetch water from the available water bodies. Reasons for the inability to access water conveniently include lack of proper infrastructure, limited access to skilled operators, and the cost of piped systems. Triple Bottom Line (3BL) is working on a tech-managed piped water system which will deliver water into people’s homes. The water should be affordable for very low earning rural dwellers. Read more at Disrupt Africa.
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Lack of easy access to water is a major problem in many countries in rural Africa. The impact is felt by all. School goers sometimes have to forfeit school to walk long distances to fetch water in streams, rivers, and other water bodies. Lack of water also makes it difficult to attract qualified personnel such as teachers to serve in rural schools, which hinders progress. Business people also lose valuable time because they have to ensure that they have water before they go about their daily routine. Investing in water is a huge step in alleviating poverty. Ground water is especially reliable in promoting agriculture and better livelihoods. Read about the benefits of ground water and where and how to develop ground water resources.