Ghana Field Test

In Spring, 2008 we took the Better Water Maker to Ghana, Africa,
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PICTURE 1 The water quality is poor. 2/3 of the world's population doesn't have access to healthy, drinkable water	PICTURE 2 The water sources are contaminated and are not adequately treated. Even the beaches are covered in trash..	PICTURE 3 This is a typical home in rural Ghana. There is no running water or sanitary sewers.
PICTURE 4 Everyone must work together to gather water.	PICTURE 5 Preparing to carry water home.The average person walks 5-6 miles to gather water.	PICTURE 6 Water weighs 8.34 lbs/gallon. These women are carrying around 40 pounds on their heads.
PICTURE 7 Some people gather water in these large containers and sell it.	PICTURE 8 Urban water storage containers on the side of the street.	PICTURE 9 Typical water storage in a home. These containers are neither clean nor sanitary.
PICTURE 10 The source of drinking water is the same water is used for bathing.	PICTURE 11 A large boat, just off the shore, contributes to water contamination.	PICTURE 12 Laundry is done on the shore where drinking water is gathered.
PICTURE 13 The Better Water Maker at work destroying ecoli.	PICTURE 14 Safe drinking water is just moments away.	PICTURE 15 Safe water thanks to the Better Water Maker.