Organization drills water wells for families needing access to water
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The Ground Water Foundation Launches National Grant Program to Provide Clean Drinking Water
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Ground Water Foundation is launching a new national grant program with the aim of helping families have access to clean drinking water by providing water wells.
Addressing Water Insecurity in the United States
It’s hard to imagine, but over two million Americans face water insecurity, or lack of access to clean water for drinking, cooking and more.
That’s where Water Well Wish comes in.
Water wells have a huge impact, especially in rural and underserved areas all over the county.
According to the National Ground Water Association, private water wells provide water for close to 40 million Americans. However, they’re expensive, as drilling and installing a water well can cost up to $30,000.
Water Well Wish aims to help low-income families repair or drill water wells so they can have access to water at no cost.
“You know you see these commercials in third world countries that lack access to water. Like Africa, South America, you name it, but what the average American doesn’t know is that same challenges, that same need exists here in the United States, all 50 states,” said National Ground Water Association CEO Terry Morse.
Morse added, “Life expectancy is reduced by 20 years without access to clean water.”
Providing Access to Clean Water for All
Currently, Water Well Wish is seeking applications for wells all over the country, including Kentucky.
To be eligible for assistance, families must meet certain criteria. They must own and live in their home, meet income requirements, and have been denied a low-interest loan through a federal, state, or local government rural water program.
Water Well Wish’s mission is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Their goal is to provide life’s most basic need and they are committed to ensuring that every American has access to clean and safe water.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
The article addresses the issue of water insecurity and lack of access to clean water, which is directly related to SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation. It also highlights the impact on low-income families, which connects to SDG 1 – No Poverty and SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 6.1: By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.
- SDG 1.2: By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women, and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions.
- SDG 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status.
The specific targets identified are related to ensuring universal access to safe drinking water (SDG 6.1), reducing poverty (SDG 1.2), and promoting social and economic inclusion (SDG 10.2).
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator for SDG 6.1: Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
- Indicator for SDG 1.2: Proportion of population living below the national poverty line
- Indicator for SDG 10.2: Proportion of people living below 50% of median income, disaggregated by age, sex, and disability
The article does not explicitly mention these indicators, but they can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. The proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services can indicate progress towards achieving universal access to safe drinking water (SDG 6.1). The proportion of population living below the national poverty line can measure progress in reducing poverty (SDG 1.2). The proportion of people living below 50% of median income, disaggregated by age, sex, and disability, can measure progress in promoting social and economic inclusion (SDG 10.2).
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | 6.1: By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all. | Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services |
| SDG 1: No Poverty | 1.2: By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women, and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions. | Proportion of population living below the national poverty line |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status. | Proportion of people living below 50% of median income, disaggregated by age, sex, and disability |
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