Burma (Myanmar)
Chelsea McCormick
Climate Review:
- tropical monsoon- considerable amount of sun, high rainfall, high humidity
- 22-27 degrees Celsius year-round
- November-February: cold & dry season
- March-April: hot & dry season
- May-October: wet season
Population:
- 53.26 million (2013)
Water Problems Citizens Face:
- acute water shortage
- water contaminated by disease
- drought caused by long dry season
- heavy regulations which make it difficult to dig a private well
Main Source of Water:
- government provided wells which are contaminated, bitter, & cannot produce enough
- assorted river basins
- Inle Lake
How They Get Water:
- government issued pumps/wells
- private wells
Quality of Water:
- bitter
- contaminated by disease
- high levels of arsenic
Efforts Being Made to Improve Their Water Situation:
- emergency import of drinking water
- nationwide campaign to teach Burmese people basic sanitation techniques & how to sanitize their water
Programs & Associations Taking Action:
- Civil Society Network
- Burmese government