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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 regulation of sachet water in Ghana’s Accra-Tema Metropolitan Area.
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.
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...
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...
Koyo sachet water machine, made in China, is the most popular brand used in Ghana adding that they may come as either used or brand new and are the most used across West Africa (Stoler et al., 2012).
11 wrz 2017 · Sachet water delivery in Nima, Accra. Photo by Cynthia Morinville, July 2011. This study explores everyday lived experiences of sachet water consumption in Accra, Ghana with a particular attention to underserved areas.
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
