Reduced water collection time improves learning achievement among primary school children in India

Hamlet, Leigh C.; Chakrabarti, Suman; Kaminsky, Jessica

doi:10.1016/j.watres.2021.117527

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“…11 Further, research has shown that school children who regularly gather water tend to have lower test scores due to the time intensity required and health impacts of poor water services. 13 In sum, the lack of in-home plumbing in Alaska burdens many areas of life. The presence of these challenges in Alaska is surprising because complete in-home plumbing is still considered to be the standard in the US.…”

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“…This is particularly true in households with older or disabled populations that are physically unable to complete this task. , In fact, some Alaskan residents consume about 1.5 gallons per capita per day (GPCD) as compared to the broader US average of approximately 100–156 GPCD for in-home water use and lawn irrigation. , Limited water use in Alaska has been linked to a series of concerns, including higher pediatric rates of lower respiratory infections, increased consumption of alternative unhealthy beverages (e.g., soda), and increased stress levels, particularly amongst Alaskan women, who tend to feel the impact of restricted water more strongly than males do . Further, research has shown that school children who regularly gather water tend to have lower test scores due to the time intensity required and health impacts of poor water services . In sum, the lack of in-home plumbing in Alaska burdens many areas of life.…”

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Drivers of Declining Water Access in Alaska

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A majority of homes in the United States (US) receive household water services via complete in-home plumbing. Observers tend to assume that in the US, there is an upward trend in plumbing access; yet in some Alaska communities, the rate is in fact a downward trend. This study seeks to identify, while considering the spatiotemporal variations in the region, the sociodemographic parameters that are correlated with the rates of in-home plumbing in Alaska communities. Equipped with American Community Survey data from 2011 to 2015, we employed a fixed-effects regression analysis. Our findings show that, concerning complete in-home plumbing, there was a statistically significant decrease in close to a quarter (23%) of census-designated places in Alaska. Access to complete plumbing is correlated to multiple sociodemographic characteristics, including the percentage of households that (1) receive social security, (2) are valued under $150,000, and (3) are renter-occupied units paying for one or more utilities. Our results help decision-makers efficiently allocate government funds by showing where service is deteriorating as well as the potential predictors of such decline. Our study reveals the pressing need to invest in not only new water systems but also maintenance, operations, and capital improvements.

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