# data[].attributes.body
1. Create a movement to establish the need for a dam

In areas that lack a constant water supply, using a dam can be beneficial. A dam collects water and creates a reservoir that can be utilized during dry times of the year. The collection of water typically happens during a time with heavy precipitation. All it takes is one person to spread education about the use of dams and raise enough funds to create one for the community.

# data[].attributes.body
2. Advocate for the ban of hazardous materials in pipelines.

The ban of hazardous materials such as lead. Many of the pipes used to collect drinking water are made out of lead. This leads to lead exposure from our drinking water. To make a change, it is important to educate about these facts, advocate for one's health, and propose new ways to retrieve drinking water.

# data[].attributes.body
3. Properly Dispose of hazardous materials.

Hazardous materials such as pesticides, heavy metals, and oils contaminate our water sources way more frequently than one may realize. Runoff collects these materials and flows into streams, lakes, or oceans, which results in these materials being in the water cycle. To prevent this, we must learn to properly dispose of these materials and utilize natural sources for pesticides.

# data[].attributes.body
Attend or create a wetland cleanup

Attending a wetland clean-up is one of the most eye-opening and empowering things to do when wanting to make a change in your community. Keep track of how much waste is retrieved and share the information to spread awareness.

# data[].attributes.body
Jacobsen, K. H. (2024). Introduction to global health. Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Ho, L., Alonso, A., Forio, M. A. E., Vanclooster, M., & Goethals, P. L. M. (2020, September 8). Water research in support of the Sustainable Development goal 6: A case study in Belgium. Journal of Cleaner Production. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652620341275

# data[].attributes.body
Clean water and sanitation should be readily available to everybody. Food, water, and shelter are the basic needs of human life!

This is an essential goal because many dangers come with ingesting unfiltered drinking water and unsanitary living conditions.

# data[].attributes.body
Water availability and quality are essential elements for progress in human society, environmental well-being, and economic welfare. In this regard, a failure to deliver SDG 6 can jeopardize the 2030 Agenda (Ho et al., 2020).

There is proof that billions of people are still drinking fecally contaminated water.

This article researched using bibliometrics analysis on Belgian water resources while they collaborated with Global South countries. Agricultural activities are leading to a high amount of freshwater withdrawal in Belgium (Ho et al., 2020).

Overall, 14% of Belgian water research was published with an open-access (OA). This number has accelerated dramatically, from 5% between 1926 and 2010 to 23% between 2010 and 2019, which put Belgium before the US (19%), France (19%), and China (13%), but behind the UK (25%) and the Netherlands (30%), and almost even with Germany and the average for the EU 28 (Ho et al., 2020).

# data[].attributes.body
Encourage the use of wells and the collection of rainwater

Collecting rainwater is a great way to retrieve water from natural sources. It is important to disinfect this water by boiling it before consuming it. Using wells provides a reliable water source for homes and industries.

# data[].attributes.body
Create a petition to create a new water treatment plant

Water treatment plants are typically the most effective way to remove waste from water and turn undrinkable water into drinkable water. Educating your community about water treatment plants and encouraging them to sign a petition to create a new water treatment plant is a great way to play a significant role in your community.