Dharavi Flashcards
What causes contamination in Dharavi?
There is no waste collection so waste is left to decompose.
How long are the water pipes open for each day?
Two hours
How many homes share one pipe?
12
What causes water to be dirty?
Open sewage and rubbish being piled on top of pipes
Why are wood burning fires a problem?
They cause respiratory disease when the particulates are inhaled
Why can the people of Dharavi be evicted at any time?
It is illegal housing
Why is the newer housing a problem?
Made with flimsy materials like corrugated iron, tarpaulin, and aspestos which causes respiratory disease and cancer
How many people in one square mile?
1 million
Name a solution for the waste in Dharavi
Enclosed sewage pipes
Name a solution for water in Dharavi
Raise smaller water pipes off the sewage in the streets
Name a solution for the quality of air in Dharavi
Have designated areas for wood burning further away from society
Name a solution for housing in Dharavi
Provide building material such as breeze blocks
How many people is it per toilet in Dharavi?
500
