Rural Water and Sanitation Systems in the Central African Republic

Nothing is known about the water consumed by the pre-colonial indigenous populations of what would become the Central African Republic-whether it was potable, safe, or both. Colonization introduced methods of accessing drinking water (traditional wells, boreholes, and water networks), and even improved them (modern wells, spring development). These water sources are now used in combination as needed. This study assessed access to water and sanitation in rural areas, particularly in schools, health facilities (FOSA), and villages. 9.14% of schools and 18.33% of FOSA facilities have a water source and a latrine, while an average of 1,491 people in the country have access to a borehole. These figures reveal low rates of access in rural areas that must be addressed. Water is a major factor in local development through its availability and, above all, its quality, which is threatened by an unhealthy environment: proximity to garbage, wastewater, traditional latrines, etc. This context reduces the accessibility of the resource. Despite the diversity of water resources, the Central African Republic is failing to meet the needs of its population or improve sanitation services.

Pagina's: 92, Paperback, Our Knowledge Publishing