October 15, 2014:

The Making of Los Angeles Part 1:  WATER


Though many disagree about what can be done about the current drought and its accessibility to a growing population, Californians agree that the state is in the throes of a serious water crisis. This is not unique to California – the issue is global especially in portable water in developing countries. According to Water: Local Action For Global Challenge, January 19, 2006 “even where there is availability of water, conveying it to communities that need it becomes an issue. Provision of drinking water is expensive and difficult”. Approximately 1.2 billion people don’t have access to potable water and 2.4 billion people lack access to sanitation services. The water crisis has affected the health of many people and at the moment, it is estimated that half the hospital beds in the world are being occupied by patients who are suffering from water related illnesses.