There are problems associated ...
Published by Peter Styles, Independent - Consultant (retired)
There are problems associated with a universal piped supply which are not always appreciated. Once a family has water on demand they will install a flush toilet and other water hungry devices which, in turn means that they need connection to a sewer system to carry the wastewater away and the sewage produced will need treatment. The second problem concerns payment for the water which is a big problem in nearly all developing countries as the populace expect potable water for free. We then get into the endless debates about metering and tariff structures.
1 Comment
Dear Peter - very good points. Are you aware of examples rural piped systems that have workable pro-poor tariff structures?
Published by Sean Furey, Water & Sanitation Specialist at Skat Consulting