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The majority of water stressed countries are located in Africa and Asia, where governments have less ability to implement measures to address water supply issues like pollution control, increased water efficiency, and population control. Access to clean water varies greatly between more economically developed countries (MEDC) which have near universal access, and less economically developed countries (LEDC) where the average access is 70% but ranges widely between and within countries, with sub-Saharan Africa having the lowest access at 51%. Rural areas generally have lower access to clean water and sanitation than urban areas.
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- 4. The world region with the lowest access is sub-Saharan Africa with just 51%; this is the region where 7 of the 10 countries with the lowest access to clean water are located. Shade and label these countries on your world map. Describe the pattern shown. 36% Cambodia 34% Sierra Leone 34% DR Congo 32% Angola 29% Madagascar 28% Papua New Guinea 28% Haiti 27% Zambia 25% Ethiopia 24% Chad Population with access to clean water Country
- 5. Urban and Rural In rural areas, access to clean water and proper sanitation is almost invariably lower than in the cities
- 6. Higher access to clean water and sanitation in urban areas Cities are more modern and developed with factories and offices. Diseases from dirty water spread more quickly among high population densities. Urban incomes are higher and more can afford to pay for water and services Cheaper to provide services when many customers live close together. Easier to put pressure on the government or authorities to make improvements.
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