68.3m people lack safe drinking water while 103m lack safe sanitation in Bangladesh, report says7/20/2021 Summary:
In South Asia, many countries are, or, have been affected by a lack of sanitation and clean water. However, Covid-19 has increased the importance of sanitation and clean water, highlighting the importance of SDG 6. In Bangladesh specifically, 68.3 million people lack safely managed drinking water, and 103 million people in Bangladesh lack access to safely managed sanitation facilities (The Financial Express, 2021). Without access to these essential resources, Covid-19 can be more easily spread. This report shows that if no change happens, children and families will not have critical and life-saving WASH services by 2030. It also presents the inequalities between families, with vulnerable families suffering the most. In conclusion, Bangladesh is unable to combat Covid-19 and possibly future outbreaks if no change happens. Geography Theme: This article relates best to the geography theme of human-environment interaction. The environment that this article is talking about is Bangladesh. The displayed human interaction is the human interaction the people have with Covid-19. The people in Bangladesh gather in groups to look for wells. They also gather together to pump water. While doing this, they spread germs around their environment due to the lack of hygiene. Since their country lacks access to clean sanitation, Covid-19 has an easier time spreading around their country. This human-environment interaction can be seen inside the virus as well. Since it is harder to prevent and contain, the possibility of the virus evolving and developing mutations is higher. Reaction: My reaction to this article was of how privileged I am to have access to water and sanitation. The article showed me that people are not fortunate enough to even have access to basic necessities. Although I previously knew that not everyone had access to drinking water, I did not know the amount of people would be this high. 68.3 million people don’t have access to drinking water in one country alone, that’s insane. I can relate this article to things happening in Hawaiʻi. For example, we have a large homeless population and they may not have access to clean water and sanitation. Another issue can be seen on Maui with tourism. There has been a spike of tourism on Maui. Some Maui residents have been given restrictions on ways they can use their water. An issue that has a direct impact on me is the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility located above a drinking aquifer. Studies from the Navy show that this fuel storage contaminated groundwater and water within close proximity to the fuel tanks. This affects me because the aquifer that is at risk of contamination is where my house gets its water from. This shows that this isn’t an issue only some countries are facing, but a global issue. The article highlights that anyone can have no access to drinking water, even those in first world countries. Connection/Analysis: The World History theme that connects best to this article is globalization. Globalization is when organizations have international influence or start operating at an international scale. In the article, it clearly states that Bangladesh cannot support its citizens with water and sanitation. This means that other countries, organizations, and people that have access to water can help them. This article highlights that the water crisis is a global phenomenon. Until everyone has access to water and sanitation, it will be a worldwide issue. This connects to globalization as in order to solve this issue we must support each other. We as humans are obligated to help other humans, globally. Reference Express, T. F. (2021, July 2). 68.3m people lack safe drinking water while 103m lack safe sanitation in Bangladesh, reports says. The Financial Express. https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/public/index.php/national/683m-people-lack-safe-drinking-water-while-103m-lack-safe-sanitation-in-bangladesh-reports-says-1625219842 Other References Frequently Asked Questions - Board of Water Supply. (2021). Boardofwatersupply.com. https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/water-quality/frequently-asked-questions
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