How Many Water Wells Are Needed to Provide Safe Drinking Water in India

Find out how many water wells are needed to provide safe drinking water in India, plus more about the fight against the water crisis!

According to the New York Times, tens of millions of people living in India do not have access to clean water. We're not always aware of this reality, especially when drinking water is in abundance here in the United States.

And because it's not something that we have to live with on a daily basis, it's an easy thing to slip our mind when we're not thinking of it.

And because it's not something that we have to live with on a daily basis, it's an easy thing to slip our mind when we're not thinking of it.

We're here to provide you with the facts. We're presenting you with facts because the more you know, the more likely you are to get involved!

Let's start with drinking water.

Is there enough safe drinking water to supply all 1.3 billion people living in India? And if not, what do we do about it?

Although an exact number is hard to produce, the answer is "many more"!

Not very many people are aware that poverty in the United States is equivalent to the middle/upper class in 3rd world counties such as India.

The remote villages are especially at risk when it comes to having access to clean drinking water.

According to Global Citizen, "Rural communities who rely on farming for their livelihoods are the most vulnerable to climate change and water shortages. Increased temperatures, changes in season, and prolonged dry spells affect crops and livestock and therefore a person’s ability to earn a living."

According to the Deccan Herald, 76 million people in India are without clean drinking water. To put this into perspective, that would mean that the whole east coast of the United States (excluding Georgia and Florida) would be without drinking water.

This number is not only limited to working adults. It includes the elderly, infants, toddlers, and those with disabilities who are unable to relocate.

According to the Indian government, only 1% of the population had access to safe drinking water in India in the 1980s. While that percentage has increased significantly in the last few decades, there are still tens of millions that need access to a well.

Because of poor infrastructure and faulty water systems, some people in India find themselves walking miles every day in order to get safe drinking water for their families.

There are plenty of ways you can help bring hope to our friends in India. Partnering with Breakthrough Water is one of the awesome ways you can make a difference. Because we're aware that quality of water is directly linked with quality of human life, we want to raise awareness on the water scarcity in India in order to benefit the people.

Through our projects, we've provided access to safe drinking water in India for over 70,000 people. The small amount of $150 can provide water for 100 people for the next 15 years.

Bringing safe drinking water to people in India is a significant way that you can help bring hope to Asia. Over 780 million people across the globe don't have access to clean water, and we are encouraged to be part of the solution.

Feeling inspired to make a difference? Be sure to contact us and see how you can be a glimpse of God to those in need.