By Kanupriya Kothiwal | Research Intern
During summer months in India, slum populations face major challenges in access to water supply. Water sources dry up and the need increases in the hot weather. Municipal Bore-wells operated through electric connection in one slum house are the common source of public water supply in many bastis (slums). These bore-wells dry up in summer season since the ground water recedes, leaving slum residents bereft of water. Insufficient water leads to inadequate household and personal cleanliness aggravating risk of infections. The burden of procuring water from a distance often falls on basti (slum) women and children.
While the ward councillors send water tankers in slums as a substitute for bore-wells, the water is inadequate for many all residents. They end up purchasing water from private suppliers at a high cost. With greater demand, the cost of private water tankers increases in summer months.
The photostory describes slum women's efforts in strengthening access to water in slums.
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