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Water is a necessity of everyday life that most Americans never have to worry about, but in rural Alabama, clean tap water can sometimes feel like a luxury, with some situations mirroring conditions found in developing countries. Most rural residents rely on wells for their water supply, but individual or community regulated water sources can lack proper sanitation systems. And in some counties, poor access to proper wastewater treatment leads to incredibly dangerous straight-pipes that simply dump waste away from homes without treating it. Additional infrastructure failures include poor legislation for irrigation and poor drainage systems for flood control.
This video highlights the water and sanitation challenges within underserved communities while serving as a source of inspiration for your innovation projects. If you would like to learn more about water and sanitation in rural Alabama, refer to the links below. |
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