Can you imagine not being able to walk to your water fountain and turn the water one? What it would be like to have to manually dig a well in your back yard, a well that would primarily provide water for your livestock? We all know water can be very scarce in certain parts of the world. This article examines the groundwater issues in Eenhana. Access to ground water has made a huge difference for the people of this area. However drilling for water remains expensive and funds are drying up.

Key Takeaways:

• A project is underway to bring drinkable water to northern Namibia via an ancient well
• The project to bring clean drinking water is in cooperation with the Namibian government
• The aquifer is a sustainable solution that can help mitigate the economic crisis in Namibia

“Quinger says access to water from Ohangwena II has already made a huge difference to people in Eenhana.”

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2017/aug/07/how-an-ancient-well-is-bringing-northern-namibia-water-until-funds-dry-up