How is access to water affected by levels of development?

Question 1

The richer the country, the cheaper the water.
The PORE pay MORE.
Why is this?

Answer 1

This is because there is a formal supply of water in rich countries (public utility).
and an informal supply of water in poor countries.
In rural areas in poorer parts of the world you are even less likely to have a piped water supply.
Rural areas: cost of infrastructure, economic viability.

Question 2

Water insecurity
Not having access to sufficient, safe water
Related to…

Answer 2

Availability- whether there is a water supply and distribution network.
Access- whether there is freedom to use or income to buy water in a particular location.

Question 3

Development affects access to water.

Access to water affects development.

Answer 3

Farming- not enough water- can’t grow crops- poor income- poor diet.
Health issues due to water borne diseases- income affected as you need to buy medication etc.
No inward investment- unattractive for investment
Limits industrial production.
Education levels affected- children have to instead fetch water.

Question 4

Cholera

Answer 4

The cholera bacterium is usually found in water or food sources that have been contaminated by feaces from a person infected with cholera. Cholera is most likely to be found and spread in places with inadequate water treatment, poor sanitation, and inadequate hygiene.
This can be remedied by using soap, saline solutions, chlorine and boiling the water to make it safe.