Sierra Leoneans get most of their drinking water from unclean sources. Dirty water and lack of hygiene are contributed to some of the health problems in the country.
Virtually half of the inhabitants are not drinking a safe water source. Most of the unsafe drinking sources are detached water, such as exposed wells, rivers, and ponds. Mostly, parasites and pollutions are found in a unclean water. Sierra Leone has a weak water storage system to sustain it population during the dry season. The people extracts only one-third of freshwater compare to other nations in related to size.
The government of Sierra Leone has a tough responsibility in handling water resources. It strive hard to maintain supply to areas that need abundant drinking water.
Virtually half of the inhabitants are not drinking a safe water source. Most of the unsafe drinking sources are detached water, such as exposed wells, rivers, and ponds. Mostly, parasites and pollutions are found in a unclean water. Sierra Leone has a weak water storage system to sustain it population during the dry season. The people extracts only one-third of freshwater compare to other nations in related to size.
The government of Sierra Leone has a tough responsibility in handling water resources. It strive hard to maintain supply to areas that need abundant drinking water.