ENV S 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Anti-Globalization Movement, New York, Improved Sanitation
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Big issues: water quantity and water quality. Over 40% have no access to clean water. Government had failed, turn to private sector. 40 year concession for water and waste. Prohibition of non-licensed water collection and provision. Water is a human right (not an economic market) Human settlements at drinking water sources (since earliest time) Let all who thirst, come to the water! . Water from natural sources provided by god. Priority to those in need of water. Drinking takes priority over irrigation and grazing. Upper and lower castes maintain distinct water sources. But those in need must be given access. Free access to water as basic right. High regard for water and build structures around it. Bring in water to flush out waste (1st sewer system) Tax paid for right to run pipe from mains. Puncture lead pipe and lead into your own house. Aqua nomine caesaris= water in the name of your ruler.
