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| Karachi Water Facts
-
Karachi
’s population is
currently 16 million and will double to 32 million by year
2025
- Unsafe
water kills atleast 30,000 people (of which 20,000 are
children) each year in
Karachi
- The
leading cause of child death in
Karachi
is diarrhea
- It
is estimated that 40% of the water in
Karachi
is lost through leakage before consumption
- Another
25% is wasted by consumers (leaky taps, washing cars, watering
lawn, etc)
- The
poor in Karachi pay 12 times more for drinking water (bought
from vendors) than the well to do, much of which is dirty and
contaminated
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Particulars
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Liters
per day (estimate)
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Leaky
Plumbing Joints
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90
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Leaking
Taps (One Drop / Second)
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25
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Toilet
leaks
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60
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Using
full tank when flushing
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45
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Water
running while brushing teeth
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13
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Shower
kept running till hot
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35
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Long
showers
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10
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Leaving
water running while washing dishes
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50
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Washing
car with hose pipe
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180
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Defrosting
Meat and Vegetables under Tap
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15
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Washing
Car with Water Pipe
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180
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