By Kapil Biswas | Project Contributor
Greenery is all around of the coastal area of Bangladesh but there is lack of pure drinking water. Safe water is a fundamental resource for life and livelihood. Here water is available everywhere in the Sundarbans coastal region but the water is saline; it is not fit for drinking purposes. The coastal people have to depend on rain water. They store water in plastic tank in the monsoon which is very insufficient for them. Besides, various kinds of germs grow in the water of this tank and it becomes unfit for drinking.
Initiative: Getting rid of the drinking water problems of the coastal region, BEDS has established 4000 liter/hour Reverse Osmosis water purification system with Water ATM in Uttor Banishanta village and 500 liter/hour Reverse Osmosis Water Purification systems with Water ATM in Paschim Dhangmari by using the existing facilities (Solar Pond Sand and Filter system). As a result 3000 families (9000 people approx) are now getting access to pure drinking water. Safe water is being supplied to remote areas by vehicles. We have also installed 16 water wells in the Sundarbans coastal region.
Impact:The people of coastal region are live from hand to mouth and they are not capable of buying mineral water as its price is too high. But now the scenario has changed, people are getting door to door fresh water service as well as using water ATM card at a very low price. By using RO water, the coastal people are free from all kinds of water contaminated diseases. A community-based sustainable water business model has been introduced for its sustainability and long-term management.
Feedbacks from the beneficiaries:A woman who lives in Paschim Dhangmari village expressed her feelings about RO water – “Before we used pond water for cooking and drinking purposes and we had to suffer from various kinds of water contaminated diseases. As a result we spent a lot of money for treatment. The sufferings of my children knew no bounds. After using the RO water from BEDS, we are free from all kinds of water contaminated diseases and leading a smooth life. I would like to express the gratefulness for BEDS and water service staffs.”
We would like to thank all our donors for their amazing and continuous support for the coastal deprived people. We are requesting all our donors to start monthly recurring donation by clicking the following link;
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