Why are Pure Water for the World projects needed?
1.2 billion people in developing countries worldwide do not have access to safe drinking water. Each year, 25 million people die from diseases contracted from consuming contaminated water. The consumption of contaminated water has lead to the 900 million cases of diarrhea and 900 million cases of roundworm in the world today. It is estimated that roughly 80% of all diseases in the world are associated with contaminated water. In Central America and the Caribbean, these water borne diseases are the second leading cause of death in children under the age of five. In Honduras, 20% of those living in rural areas of the country do not have clean drinking water. In Haiti, 42% of the population lives without clean water. For those who do, only one-third of the water systems are rated in “A” condition.
