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CHARITY BLOG
NEW WATER BILL TO BENEFIT PERU
Peru’s new water quality bill to stem river pollution and provide potable water.
In Peru, one-third of the rural population has no access to clean water and almost 40% of the population do not have access to adequate sanitation facilities.
An article in the May 2009 issue of ”Scientific America” claims that changes in weather patterns and climate are responsible for retreating glaciers which are affecting water supplies. The run-off from the glaciers normally irrigate the land and supply clean drinking water for much of the proximate population. With irrigation no longer occuring organically, “Scientific America” reports upon the increased spread of diseases and lack of potable water.
Plan UK helps those who are affected either by pollution, climate change or other limiting factors in regard to clean water acces by providing new technical skills and alternatives to traditional water sourcing. Solutions include; teaching various method of harvesting rainwater, river and stream management and the creation of levees and other manmade interventions.
Peru does benefits from these initiatves, however, pollution from mining residues is still a large problem. Residual mining matter pollutes 16 of Peru’s 53 rivers and Plan is not able to help with regard to industry standards. That is why it was so encouraging to learn of the introduction the “Regulation of Quality of Water for Human Consumption” bill by Peruvian Minister of Health Oscar Ugarte Ubilluz.
The bill is shortly to be signed by Peruvian president Alan Garcia Perez, making it law. It establishes certain criteria for potable water, intended to reduce waterborne diseases and is expected to cut down on the pollution of several freshwater sources. This policy will enable longer-term changes to take effect and have positive impact on the Peruvian population.
This means that Plan UK is able to continue its efforts amid this encouraging development. Plan UK will continue to work with the Peruvian and global populations to provide greater access to clean water. Click below to help them bring safe and clean water to those that need it most.
