Imagine turning on your tap, trusting that the water flowing out is safe to drink, bathe in, and cook with — only to find out it’s been coming through pipes like this. 😳
This image is a stark reminder of the hidden dangers lurking within our water infrastructure.
Pipes like this, choked with rust, sediment, and years of corrosion, are shockingly common in many cities across Africa.
It’s hard to believe, but our outdated infrastructure could be contaminating the very water we trust to be safe.
Rust and sediment not only affect the taste and quality of tap water but also pose health risks, diseases, infections, especially for vulnerable populations like children and the elderly.
So why isn’t there more urgency to upgrade our water systems?
Isn’t clean water a basic right?
Yet, funding for infrastructure upgrades remains a political battle, leaving millions exposed to contaminants from deteriorating pipes.
It’s time to take action ourselves to protect our families from the dangers of contaminated water.