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Ha Tien Residents Still Face Water Shortages Despite Infrastructure Improvements
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Ha Tien Residents Still Face Water Shortages Despite Infrastructure Improvements

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · (1d ago) Vietnamese Mixed tone

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Residents in My Duc ward, Ha Tien city, are still facing freshwater shortages during the dry season, with some resorting to buying filtered pond water.
  • While improved water pipe systems now serve many households, a small number of residents, particularly in the Thach Dong area, lack access to clean water.
  • Local authorities and the Ha Tien water supply branch are working to extend pipelines and invest in water treatment facilities to address the remaining shortages.

The dry season once again brings the persistent issue of freshwater scarcity to the forefront in My Duc ward, Ha Tien city. While significant progress has been made in extending water pipe systems, benefiting a large number of households, a concerning number of residents, particularly those in the Thach Dong area, continue to struggle. These individuals are forced to purchase pond water, a less-than-ideal solution that requires filtering for daily use, highlighting the ongoing challenges in ensuring equitable access to clean water.

A cart of water I buy holds 12 cans of water (about 30 liters per can). This cart of water lasts me 3 days. Each month I have to spend about 100,000 VND to buy water for use. I also hope to have clean water soon, especially during the dry season.

โ€” Chia Van HanhA resident describes the daily hardship and cost associated with purchasing water due to lack of access to a clean supply.

One resident, Mr. Chia Van Hanh, shared his daily struggle, pushing a cart to buy water, which lasts only three days and costs him around 100,000 VND per month. His plea for a stable supply of clean water, especially during the dry season, resonates with the experiences of many. This situation underscores the critical need for continued infrastructure development and investment in water resources to meet the demands of the growing population and the challenges posed by climate change.

This dry season, my child and I are no longer worried. The locality has completed the water pipes, so fresh water reaches the house. I use it very comfortably.

โ€” Nguyen Thi PhuongA resident expresses relief and satisfaction with the newly installed water system, contrasting her current situation with past difficulties.

In contrast, residents like Mrs. Nguyen Thi Phuong, who live in areas now connected to the improved water system, express relief and satisfaction. She recalls the past hardships of rationing water and paying for it, but now enjoys a comfortable supply. This stark difference in experiences between neighboring areas emphasizes the uneven impact of development and the urgent need to address the gaps. The Ha Tien water supply branch acknowledges the issue and is actively working on solutions, including extending pipelines and investing in new water treatment facilities, aiming to provide clean water to the remaining underserved households.

The unit and the locality are calculating to extend the pipeline to the area behind Thach Dong so that people can have clean water to use. We are also preparing to invest in an additional water filtration cluster of about 6,000 m3/day. Our hแป“ sฦก have been submitted and are awaiting approval from the competent authorities.

โ€” Nguyen Van LamThe Director of the Ha Tien Water Supply Branch outlines plans to address the remaining water access issues in the Thach Dong area.
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Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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