History and Background Information
Bangladesh is home to an estimated 169 million people (July 2015), of which over 17 million live in the capital, Dhaka. The country has an estimated population growth rate of 1.6%[1]. Population growth, along with competing demands for water, pollution and other natural hazards, are putting increasing strain on Bangladesh’s drinking water supply. Depletion of groundwater beyond acceptable levels can cause drying up of wells, triggering further shortages and the reduction of water levels in streams and lakes. This can significantly damage the local ecology, resulting in a deterioration of water quality, increased pumping costs, and land subsidence, which pose a direct threat to human lives.
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