Synopsis
A report about the difficulties of obtaining clean water in Bangladesh. In the monsoon season, up to 20cm of rain can fall in a day, but despite this, Bangladesh still suffers from water shortages as much of the water is unclean and not safe. Hand pumps or tube wells can access the clean water stored under the ground and help to prevent disease.
- Programme: Primary Geography
- Series: Postcards
- Episode: Bangladesh: Clean Water in Bangladesh
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2004
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