One of every three people in Africa is affected by water scarcity - the circumstance in which a region's available water supply isn't enough to meet demand.
In nations like Ghana, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, water shortages can raise people's risk of getting sick, since when water is in short supply, households often hoard the precious resource indoors, creating a breeding ground for disease-carrying mosquitoes.
Water is also needed to run toilets and basic sanitation facilities. In its absence, residents are often forced to defecate in rivers, a practice that contaminates freshwater with bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Contaminated water also puts residents at increased risk of diseases like cholera and typhoid fever, which can cause dehydration and malnutrition.
That's the case even in major cities like Nairobi, Kenya, and Accra, the capital city of Ghana, which are becoming more dense and urbanised.
Between 2016 and 2050, Africa's population is expected to double, with 80% of new residents located in urban areas. This growth could provide new economic opportunities and higher living standards for urban residents - but only if cities are equipped to handle the strain on their water resources.
What's more, when women and young girls are forced to walk kilometres to the nearest water supply, their ability to attend school or earn an income becomes significantly diminished.
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| African Cities Are Running Out Of Water, and The Continent Needs Almost Huge Amounts To Avoid A Crisis Of Disease and Dehydration |
The African Development Bank estimated last year that it would require as much as $66 billion (R950 million) to provide universal access to water and sanitation across Africa. That doesn't include the trillions of rands needed to build critical infrastructures like dams and purification plants.
Without these resources in place, cities like Cape Town, South Africa could find themselves ill-equipped to deal with drought - and might eventually run out of water.
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Five Facts About Borehole Drilling That You Need To Take Note Of:
1. Know Your Borehole Casings:The Preferred Borehole Casing In Zimbabwe Is Class 9 and 10 (Pressure Classes.)This is because Class 9 and Class 10 Casings are more collapse resistant. The strength of a Casing is often described as collapse resistance.
2. Borehole Drilling Depth: The exact depth, of where the water is located, cannot be established by the drilling contractor nor the Water Surveyor (Borehole Siter).
3. The Is No 100% Guarantee On Water: It is important to note that it is never a 100% guarantee that any hole will yield water, the amount and water quality can also not be guaranteed by the drilling contractor and water surveyor.
4. Borehole Siting or Water Surveying Is Important: Making use of a hydrologist or traditional water diviner will increase your chances of having a successful borehole that will yield a sufficient amount of water.
5. Know The Risks: The risk of the borehole drilling lies with the property owner. The client will still be liable for the drilling costs irrespective of a borehole yielding water or not.
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