When water access is limited, collecting it is only half the battle. Do they choose to cook, or wash their children’s clothes? Do they give their family drinking water, knowing it’s dirty, or does everyone get baths?
Mothers carry these stressors and manage a continuous juggling act around water day after day. Over time, household tensions build, and in some cases, even lead to domestic violence. But providing access to clean water can significantly alleviate tensions in households.