PARADOX Hundreds of millions of dollars to build wells, channels and pipes for the water, then the water is collected in the "normal"​ plastic...

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PARADOX Hundreds of millions of dollars to build wells, channels and pipes for the water, then the water is collected in the "normal"​ plastic...

PARADOX Hundreds of millions of dollars to build wells, channels and pipes for the water, then the water is collected in the "normal"​ plastic...

PARADOX Hundreds of millions of dollars to build wells, channels and pipes for the water, then the water is collected in the "normal"​ plastic containers that are dirty, often worn or broken, are not disinfected and are "loads"​ of dangerous bacteria; The PARADOX lies in this: even though you collect drinking water from wells, public water supply and reservoirs, a "normal"​ plastic container becomes the primary source of bacterial proliferation. The proliferation of bacteria already after 20/25 minutes, with an exponential growth. The water collection in the "normal"​ plastic container, after 20/25 minutes, loses its potability because of the bacteria inside the "normal"​ plastic container. So much effort to collect drinking water, to drink it "unhealthy"​ with serious consequences for health ! The containers become one of the key factors if it want to "reduce"​ the damage (disease and infection) caused by the proliferation of bacteria, microorganisms and fungi.

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Your illustration shows a variety of vessels, the most common being used cooking oil containers. Any closed vessel like this is better than an open one but 'designed for purpose' blue water containers are much better though obviously more expensive. When I tried to introduce them in Guyana I was told (by an 'expert') that they would not work as some people would use them for diesel! Chlorination is a secondary issue after efficient collection and storage. The Hippo Roller is a great leap forward.

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