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June 24, 2013

Looking at sachet water consumption in Ghana
Accra, Ghana (SPX) Jun 24, 2013
Many of West Africa's largest cities continue to lag in their provision of piped water to residents. Filling the service gap are plastic water sachets, which have become an important source of drinking water for the region. This industry provides many jobs and improves access to clean drinking water, yet unintended social and environmental consequences associated with the widespread use of sachet water continues to stir controversy. A new study by Justin Stoler, assistant professor of Geography an ... read more

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