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Why is Water Sanitation a Problem and What is Causing it - Coggle Diagram
Why is Water Sanitation a Problem and What is Causing it
Causes
sewer over flows
lack of funding
naturally occurring chemicals and minerals
open defecation
Effects
lack of access to basic sanitation
children miss out on education
women and girls are at a higher risk of attack and abuse
causes fatal diseases
How to Help
Be mindful of the amount of water you use. Ex. cut down your shower time, do not leave the sink running while brushing your teeth
Protect Wetlands: sign petitions, inform yourself and others about the pollution in wetlands.
Recycle Wastewater
Donate to water sanitation efforts
Educate others: Spread awareness about the lack of water sanitation
More Facts
water scarcity effects more than 40% of the global population
each day almost 1000 children die from water related illnesses
women and girls are primarily responsible for water collection where water access is not available
6/10 people lack access do not have access to safely managed water sanitation
approximately 892 people around the world practice open defecation
cost of bringing clean water to one person is about $50
water sanitation efforts began in the early 1960's
Goals
by 2030 improve water quality by reducing pollution and minimizing the release of chemicals into water ways
by 2020 protect and restore water related ecosystems
end open defecation by 2030
strengthen the participation of local communities
achieve universal and fair access to safe and affordable water for all by 2030
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