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Uganda Transitioning to Piped Water for Safer Access: Media
Uganda Transitioning to Piped Water for Safer Access: Media
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Uganda Transitioning to Piped Water for Safer Access: Media 21.04.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Uganda Transitioning to Piped Water for Safer Access: Media"With piped systems, people don’t have to walk long distances like they do with traditional point sources. And the water quality is significantly better," Wilfred Okello, Water Ministry Specialist, told a local media outlet.The shift, organized by the Ministry of Water and Environment, aligns with improved management systems for long-term water system functionality. While the shift comes at a higher cost, the ministry emphasized the urgent need to address:
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Uganda Transitioning to Piped Water for Safer Access: Media
15:53 21.04.2025 (Updated: 17:37 21.04.2025) Uganda Transitioning to Piped Water for Safer Access: Media
"With piped systems, people don’t have to walk long distances like they do with traditional point sources. And the water quality is significantly better," Wilfred Okello, Water Ministry Specialist, told a local media outlet.
The shift, organized by the Ministry of Water and Environment, aligns with improved management systems for long-term water system functionality.
While the shift comes at a higher cost, the ministry emphasized the urgent need to address:
Contamination risks in traditional wells;
Water scarcity due to drying sources;
Regional challenges like high iron and salinity levels.
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