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Poster Presentation (UNI Access Only)
Abstract
Water pollution is a rampant problem in Chad, where 48% of its population lacks clean water. While the rest access daily supplies from contaminated sources. Adding to this lack of clean water is the lack of awareness over the illegal dumping taking place by 72% of the population directly in the 3rd and 9th districts. It is an ecological catastrophe that has led to terrible consequences, including rising rates of waterborne diseases and crop destruction, thus promoting food insecurity. Despite all these urgent needs, there are not enough clean water interventions available for Chad's people. On the contrary, the United States interventions are supported by advanced filtration technologies and long-term public policies controlling water quality requirements. From this comparison, the experience of people living in Chad can benefit from education in legal dumping of solids and corrective measures towards the prevention of new methods to clean water. Therefore, this research aims to advocate for the development of water management interventions, encourage international collaboration towards technology transferring, and enhance enforcement policies to reduce contamination. While bringing awareness to the demanding change for legal dumping of waste. Through these partnerships, stakeholders can establish lasting long-term solutions for expanding access to clean water.
Start Date
8-4-2025 11:00 AM
End Date
8-4-2025 11:50 AM
Faculty Advisor
Itunu Ilesanmi
Department
Department of Social Work
Student Type
Undergraduate Student
Copyright
©2025 Jake Brock, Adriana Almaraz, & Katie Do
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Brock, Jake; Almaraz, Adriana; and Do, Katie, "Climate Change: Water Pollution in Chad and the Need for Clean Water Intervention" (2025). INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference. 23.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/csbsresearchconf/2025/all/23
Climate Change: Water Pollution in Chad and the Need for Clean Water Intervention
Water pollution is a rampant problem in Chad, where 48% of its population lacks clean water. While the rest access daily supplies from contaminated sources. Adding to this lack of clean water is the lack of awareness over the illegal dumping taking place by 72% of the population directly in the 3rd and 9th districts. It is an ecological catastrophe that has led to terrible consequences, including rising rates of waterborne diseases and crop destruction, thus promoting food insecurity. Despite all these urgent needs, there are not enough clean water interventions available for Chad's people. On the contrary, the United States interventions are supported by advanced filtration technologies and long-term public policies controlling water quality requirements. From this comparison, the experience of people living in Chad can benefit from education in legal dumping of solids and corrective measures towards the prevention of new methods to clean water. Therefore, this research aims to advocate for the development of water management interventions, encourage international collaboration towards technology transferring, and enhance enforcement policies to reduce contamination. While bringing awareness to the demanding change for legal dumping of waste. Through these partnerships, stakeholders can establish lasting long-term solutions for expanding access to clean water.
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