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Water and Small Pipes: What a Slum Wants, What a Slum Needs
Photo Essay
May 2007
Philippines: Small Pipes Deliver Big
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A Philippine flag flies over the neighborhood served by Kapit Bisig, a homeowners association that partnered with Manila Water Company, Inc., to pipe water directly into peoples’ homes. The large tank in the background used to store water from a deep well.

The old system provided intermittent water service for a low connection fee, but with unreliable water quality at high costs and constant pipe leaks.
Photo by Greg Fanslow, ADB Consultant


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