Charging to enter the water shop?

From:: Department for International Development
Published: 1 January 2005

Country:: Uganda, India, Philippines, Ghana
Document Type:: Journal Article
Theme:: Water and Sanitation
Authors:: Franceys, R.

Abstract

Poor town dwellers are discouraged from obtaining a piped water supply by unaffordable connection charges. This is in spite of the savings in time and money they may make once connected. This article compares actual costs incurred in obtaining a connection, and suggests ways to make these charges affordable to the poor.

Citation

Waterlines (2005) 24 (2) 5-7 [doi: 10.3362/0262-8104.2005.044]