This month is Unblocktober, a month-long national campaign to prevent sewer blockages and protect our ocean. For decades our population has spilled harmful products down our drains which can lead to blockages, fatbergs and pollution in our oceans.
Throughout developing nations, hand-operated pumps are commonly used to lift groundwater from wells. Surveys show that many pumps have stopped functioning properly. This represents billions lost in investments; fitting the pump is only the first step in establishing clean water access.
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