And the water is one of these primary needs. The second problem is keeping it safe and clean. Enrique has to spend many hours every week cleaning the storage drums with clorox. It is a time consuming and a daunting task. But, the cost of not cleaning, is higher still.
Most people use the water from the barrels for drinking and cooking.
And they can get sick. There s a lot of sickness because of that. It could be cholera or other dangerous illnesses. We managed to buy these barrels with a cover and we always try to keep them clean so that the water stays pure. Personally, on two occasions I have seen children who had stomach parasites and that is because they don't boil the water or because the barrels are dirty.