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Water for life: community water security (pdf 1.6mb)

This booklet describes ways to collect, store, and conserve water and to protect and treat water so it is safe to drink.

It also helps to ensure water security (regular access to enough safe water) by raising community awareness about water problems and by showing ways to organize for change.

Topics covered include:
- Health problems from unsafe water
- Developing a plan for community water security
- Safe water storage
- Who is responsible for water security?

 

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