Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Drinking Water on Its Way!

OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO

The government of Burkina Faso, European Investment Bank and French Development Agency have come together in a thirst quenching trifecta dedicated to improving the supply of drinking water in Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso.

When completed, Project Ziga, as the venture is named, will bring the level of potable water to 30,000 cubic meters per day, as well as extending the radius of areas able to reach that water.

For the orginal link, check out:

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/01/content_8469060.htm

and if the thought of living in an area where drinkable water isn't readily available in the blazing summer sun has you wondering what you can do to help, check out this site, with helpful water conservation tips:

http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/

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