Drinking Water

Things to remember

• Water is a basic need of life. Without water, it is impossible to survive. Moreover, water is required for cooking, washing, cleaning, etc. Not only humans, even animals and plant require water. The aquatic ecosystem is impossible without water.
• Bir Shumsher made tap water available for the first time, in Nepal. He also built several water spouts and a reservoir.
•  People of the Terai have to depend on the underground water.