Safe Drinking Water is Essential: Lack of Knowledge and Expertise at the Local Level
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Why Is There a Problem?Lack of Knowledge and Expertise at the Local Level
When it comes to preserving and protecting water resources, a little knowledge goes a long way. In many communities, a lack of basic knowledge about sanitation and hygiene practices results in the needless contamination of critical water resources. This can become a cyclical problem; sick children are robbed of the health and education which could have empowered them to improve their own lives.
Likewise, a lack of local expertise is often a barrier to the creation of more modern water distribution and treatment systems—which require skilled personnel for operation and maintenance.
