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A woman heads to the local water spout with a jar in her hand. (Image: Pankaj Thapa / Aawaaj News)

A brief history of Kathmandu’s water – and the importance of groundwater recharge

Although hidden from plain sight, groundwater is an integral part of our everyday life. As you would expect, aquifers, freshwater springs and hot springs are also a part of groundwater. A large percentage of valley residents rely on groundwater for drinking water and household purposes. The stone spouts and wells that we see today as […]

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Wastewater pathways leads towards valley's river

A Look Down the Drain

By Kunga Zhoennu Gurung and Trisha Dhakal The population of the Kathmandu Valley is estimated to be growing at a rate of 4% per year. The unprecedented explosion of residents has not been followed by new investments in infrastructure, and the existing framework for supporting urban life is under immense pressure. Poor city planning and

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WASH importance in proper hygiene and its equitable access

Why should you care about WASH, and its equitable access?

By Pankaj Thapa According to the website of Water Aid Nepal, “one in ten people in Nepal lack access to clean water”. Figuratively, that would mean an estimated 3 million Nepalese do not have access to clean water – leading one to wonder how they are washing their hands during the health emergency, amidst other

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A brief history of Kathmandu’s water – and the importance of groundwater recharge

A Look Down the Drain

Why should you care about WASH, and its equitable access?

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