INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH

Water Crisis in Lima: A Stark Reality for the Impoverished Communities

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 - by Sofia Nawab - Leave a Comment

Residents of Lima, Peru, face a significant water crisis, with over 635,000 lacking access to running water. Many depend on infrequent deliveries from tanker trucks, which often provide unsanitary water. …

Climate change

Water Access Crisis in Lima’s Impoverished Areas Highlights Stark Inequalities

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 - by Allegra Nguyen - Leave a Comment

Lima, Peru, struggles with water accessibility, primarily affecting impoverished neighborhoods where over 635,000 residents lack running water. Deliveries via tanker trucks are infrequent and unsanitary. The average daily water supply …