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This paper reviews recent shifts in drinking water, drawing upon data from the 2003 and 2008 Demographic and Health Surveys, and provides an overview of the history, economics, quality, and...
By 2017, “sachet water”—machine-sealed 500ml plastic bags of drinking water—was consumed by 33% of Ghanaian households. Reliance on sachet water has previously been associated with the urban poor, yet recent evidence suggests a customer base which crosses socioeconomic lines.
26 maj 2022 · By 2017, “sachet water”—machine-sealed 500ml plastic bags of drinking water—was consumed by 33% of Ghanaian households. Reliance on sachet water has previously been associated with the urban poor, yet recent evidence suggests a customer base which crosses socioeconomic lines.
Sachet water typically consists of 500 mL polyethylene plastic bags of water heat-sealed on either end (see Figure 1a). It is a rela-tively new and fast-growing source of drinking water in Ghana and other West African nations. Popularly referred to as ‘pure water,’ sachets have gained public affinity due
26 maj 2022 · By 2017, “sachet water”—machine-sealed 500ml plastic bags of drinking water—was consumed by 33% of Ghanaian households. Reliance on sachet water has previously been associated with the ...
17 lut 2017 · Sachet water is now an important component of regional water security, although with attendant issues related to governance, quality control, environmental pollution, and social justice. This paper reviews the seminal literature on sachet water in West Africa, with particular emphasis on Ghana and Nigeria, where most studies have focused.
4 maj 2013 · The production and use of sachet water in Ghana has been consistently increasing, filling the gap of inadequate access to safe drinking water.
