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Water Portal / Rainwater Harvesting / Salyan District, Nepal

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[http://www.bspnepal.org.np/ BSP Nepal] works in two water catchment areas of the Salyan district where water hardship is very high, on a project to support the livelihood of the community through the provision of rainwater for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple-use_water_supply_system multiple use services (MUS)].

The areas have been identified are in close coordination with DDC, DWSS subdivision office, WASH actors and community demand , especially in rainwater harvesting. High water hardship means that sufficient (clean) water is not locally available, but needs to be fetched downhill. Often springs have dried up, and / or other sources are contaminated. The lack of clean drinking water nearby is problematic, especially for (pregnant) women and children who are most vulnerable to diseases. Moreover, the lack of water makes sanitation and hygienic behaviour very difficult, thereby aggravating even further the drinking water problems through contamination of existing sources. Water in these areas is too scarce to be used for gardening, small scale irrigation and for cattle rearing – the lack of water thus has a direct effect on food insecurity.

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